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Chapter 10 is only the beginning of this prophecy, and it is continued in Chapter 11.
It was the very last days of the
Babylonian Captivity (530-529 B.C.) when Daniel was earnestly praying
for the return of Israel. He fasted and prayed for 21 days
near the river Hidekel for Israel's return (Israel is the name of a
man and his descendants in the Bible, the land of Palestine was never called
Israel), another name of this river where Daniel prayed is the Tigres
River. Daniel being about 90 years old at the time, didn't return to Jerusalem.
Daniel “lifted up his eyes” and saw
a man that was clothed in linen and was bright in appearance.
Although Daniel was the only one to see this person, he was
accompanied by other men who fled when the ground began shaking:
V.6-7. This is similar to the event of what happened to Saul on the
Road to Damascus; Acts 26:13. Daniel's physical description is the
same that was given by John in the book of Revelation; 1: 13-15. I should also add that a bright appearance is also what led the face of Moses to shine.
Moses had to cover his face with a veil after receiving the 10 Commandments from the preincarnate Messiah; Exodus 34:29-30
The messenger in light of Daniel 10 is
assumed to be the preincarnate Messiah by all commentaries I have
looked at, and I agree. The Messiah is how the Father communicates
with us. The Messiah is described as being the Word of God in John1:1.
The messenger told Daniel that he was
delayed by the King of Persia for 21 days, when Cyrus was given the
Kingdoms of the earth with the expressed purpose of of rebuilding the
temple in Jerusalem just 2-3 years prior; Ezra 1:1-5. This messenger
then refers to the fact that when he is done with the King of Persia,
he will then direct his attention to the King of Greece, although
Greece would not become a ruling power on the earth for almost
another 200 years; V.20-21. Of course when the Bible talks about the
Kings of persia and Greece, it's talking about the Kings of the
spirtual realm of Persia and other lands who actually control the
cities behind the scenes by enslaving and directing the minds of men
to work in their stead, for now I will simply refer to evil
disembodied beings as Rephaim. Because the Rephaim are disembodied,
they do seek out physical forms in which to dwell; Jude 9.
An insight to spiritual warfare
Satan is the Prince of this world
according to John 14:30. This fact is exemplified when the Messiah
was tempted and then he rejected Satan's offer in the beginning of
his ministry; Luke 4:5-10
Although
the earth is a wicked place, we are guaranteed a place of refuge in
Father Yahweh; Psalms 91. The way we both protect ourselves and do
battle with unseen spiritual forces that control evil men is found in
Ephesians 6:10-20.
The 7
necessasary components of spiritual battle are:
Loins
girt with truth v.14
Breastplate
of Righteousness v.14
Feet
shod with the Gospel of Peace v.15
Shield
of Faith v.16
Helmet
of salvation v.17
Sword
of the Spirit, “WHICH IS THE WORD OF GOD” v.17
Praying
always in the Spirit v.18
These
items are located in the New Testament, but their origins are found in
the Old Testament. It's only when we break the chains of slavery through biblical spiritual warfare when things change. I pray all will seek change to both change themselves and change the nation.
If my people, which are known by my name (Christian Israel), shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land.
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