+DEV+ Sacred Ground

Date: July 2, 2009 10:10 PM

Topic: +DEV+ Sacred Ground

Sacred Ground

“Do not be afraid, O man highly esteemed,’ he said. ‘Peace! Be strong now; be strong.’ When he spoke to me, I was strengthened” (Daniel 10:18-19).

Scripture Focus: Daniel 10:1-19

The description of Daniel’s personal encounter with God sends chills through my body. In the heat of battle between good and evil, we see Daniel divinely strengthened. In his final vision, Daniel was given further insight into the great spiritual battle between God’s people and those who want to destroy them.

It was frightening for Daniel in his day, and still frightening in the times we’re living in today. But as God ministered to and empowered Daniel, restoring his strength, He brings peace to us in trouble and strength in our weakness.

We are surrounded by war, terror, political evil, and world-wide trauma. We shudder every time we pick up a newspaper and read about more trouble, even in the cities and towns of our own country. Worry doesn’t help; losing sleep only makes things worse. The message to Daniel was, “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.” Jesus said to His disciples and to you and me, “Peace be with you” (John 20:21). Accept His offer now and rest easy.

Insight: Christ is not just the maintainer of the status quo; He is God’s divine answer to the entire human dilemma.