SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Daniel 10:14-19
Isaiah 40:28-31

“… there is no searching
of his understanding.”

THOU HAST STRENGTHENED ME

No man has seen, nor can see, God (Exod 33:20). Our God is a consuming fire (Heb 12:29). To Daniel, the Lord appeared as the pre-incarnate Christ. The devastating effect on Daniel was such that “there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me” (Dan 10:17). Daniel even became dumb.

But the heavenly Messenger brought healing in His touch. First a touch to the lips, and Daniel opened his mouth and spoke. Then a second touch and Daniel’s strength returned to him, completing his recovery. Does this not remind us how our Lord healed the sick on earth? Then notice the divine salutation:

1. “O man greatly beloved.” Three times Daniel was so addressed by his heavenly Visitor. What greater honour can any man ask from God? Will He say that to you and me? Yes, if we would love Him as Daniel loved!

2. “Fear not.” John the Apostle was comforted with the same words on the Isle of Patmos. The Risen Lord said, “Fear not; I am the first and the last” (Rev 1:17).

3. “Peace be unto thee.” Again these were the words of the Risen Christ to the sorrowing disciples on the first Easter night.

4. “Be strong, yea, be strong.” The injunction was uttered twice for emphasis. God’s servants should be strong to serve Him better.

As He said, it was so! Only a word and Daniel’s strength returned. Remember what a certain centurion said to Jesus in Matthew 8:8. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour! So it was with Daniel. Read Isaiah 40:29.

Only a word from Him is enough! God will strengthen us to understand His will.

THOUGHT: Do I desire to have greater strength/endurance for God’s service?
PRAYER: May I too “mount up with wings as eagles” (Isa 40:31).