Keep me in the moment…

 

Keep me in the moment….

Keep me in the moment…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhnJXDGfPiE&list=RDjhnJXDGfPiE&start_radio=1

I heard this song early this morning…before reading Daniel 10…..he about to receive a message about the future…

 “At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over. 

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. 

Then one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing before me, “I am overcome with anguish because of the vision, my lord, and I feel very weak. How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.” 

Again the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength. “Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.”

When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.””

Dan.10.2-3,Dan.10.12,Dan.10.16-19

I thought of Nehemiah as well…and his petition…

 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. 

Then I said:“Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. 

I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you.

Neh.1.4-16

Both were in anguish over their prayers, and God answered in amazing ways…

“God can bring us healing when we are hurt, peace when we are troubled, and strength when we are weak…Trust God to minister to you as he did for Daniel.” Bible study notes…

God was there for these men in a time of need and anguish…as he is for us in ours..it may not be the same or look the same, but HE knows our needs…cares and provides…

Thank YOU….