9.3- Discussion of Daniel 10 verses 14-21

>>> Verse 14: It says in this verse that God sent His angel to “make Daniel understand what will happen to his people in the future” God wants that his children understand what will happen to them at the end of times (see also Hebrews 1 verse 1: “In the past God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways through the prophets”, and Daniel 9 verse 23: “He loves you, and so I have come to tell you the answer. Now pay attention while I explain the vision”). God does this so that we will not live in fear, but look forward to the day of His return, see 2 Peter 3 verses 11-14: “……But we wait for what God has promised: new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will be at home. And so, my friends, as you wait for that Day, do your best to be pure and faultless in God's sight and to be at peace with him”.

>>> Verses 15-17: This vision and these words, - this participation in God’s Plan -, is too much for a mortal being as Daniel, and also for us. It is too wonderful, but at the same time too impressive, and therefore it takes all our strength away.

>>> Verses 18, 19: Nevertheless, the Lord wants to involve his children in what happens. Therefore It says: “Once more he took hold of me”. For that purpose He gives them power: He touches them again and again. (3 times: in verses 10, 16 and 18). In this contact there is purification and power. See Matthew 9 verses 20 and 21: “A woman who had suffered from severe bleeding for twelve years came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I touch his cloak, I will get well”. 

>>> Verses 20, 21: The “….the guardian angel of Persia…” is an angel in the service of Satan, against which the Lord fights for the purpose of the salvation of the creation. He does this persistently. Also we ought to be prepared for this during our prayers, See Ephesians 6 verse 18: “Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people”.