A Battle For Your Breakthrough
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Battle For Your Breakthrough
Battle For Your Breakthrough
12 Then he said to me, “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. 13 The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia,
Introduction
There are a many lessons that sticks out to me from this chapter. Yes its a prophecy that speaks on things that was to come. Many times books like Daniel scare many christians from reading it. But there are some truths we can take away from this.
Like the consistancy of Daniel and his prayer life. We are introduced to Daniel as a young man full of faith and trust in God. Even now where he is late 80’s early 90’s years old and still we see that he is fasting and praying.
As believers we lose hope which can be a cause for Concern. The fact that Daniel waited so long for an answer could cause one to lose hope. Is God really listening? does he truly care? Is He there? If He see’s but does he hear? If he see’s and hears is he able???
But I think Daniel 10 is really a word of comfort.
I want to believe God allowed this chapter to remain to be read so that we are re-assured that your words are not falling on deaf ears and that your prayers are important and worth a response.
To those who are facing unanswered prayers allow daniel 10 to speak to you.
Eventhough you havent seen the answer to your prayer trust and believe its on the way. To those who are wondering why God has not answered your prayers and you are worried that God has left you on read , can i stop by and let you know that God heard you the first time. God has heard but just hadnt handed it to you yet.
If we are honest all of us are recipients to prayers that folk prayed over us a long time ago. Some of you had that prayer grandmother , that dedicated deacon , that took time to pray for you, and now you are here praising God on a sunday night because somebody prayed for you. Somebody else took the time out and believed God. Somebody else prayed for the freedom you are experiencing. My babies dont know they were prayed for before they were in the womb.
(illustration: I use to write down my prayers to see would God answer)
Watch this… This is interesting.. Chapter 9 Daniel praised God for answered prayers and now in chapter 10 hes praying to God for a prayer yet to come. Fact is instead of losing hope of the not yet in chapter 10 , be sure to thank Him for what he has already done. For prayers he has already answered. Promises he’s already fulfilled. Bodies He has healed. We aint got to wait for thanksgiving, because for a believer Thanksgiving is year around. Because gratefulness makes room for more. And Lord knows i need something in every chapter. If the Lord has done anything for you give him a praise. Thats chapter 9
up until this point every dilemma Daniel has faced has been handled until this point. Because you do know this is the same Daniel who was delivered from Alliance. Then Daniel didn't have to fight because Lions couldn't bite. and God delivered him so for those of you who are struggling with unanswered prayers you know what God can do based on what he has already done. In other words… Performance in the Past ought to give you Peace in the Present based on God what he's already done. The reason im standing here in the Present is because what He has done in the Past. That should give you peace. He has kept you all these years, he has protected you all these years, dont lose your hope just because you didnt get same day delievery.
Listen why would God encourage us to pray and then discourage us by not answering.
3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.
7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
why would he tell us in Hebrews 4:16
16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
and discourage us by night answering.
I come to declare that God heard you and He has answered you.
Then whats taking so long…
Heres the Issue… What happens with unanswered prayers.
That there is a Battle for your Breakthrough...
Your Petition ain’t Pretty (War)
So Daniel says the angel Gabriel said I was on my way but I got held up. Daniel is given rare insight to things that are hidden to the human eye.
God sent an angel in response to Daniels prayer but the Delieverance was held up for 21 days. Wasnt instant like Daniel homies in the fire, but 21 days.
now I'm in the presence of a theologian but let me just give my opinion that I don't believe the Prince of Persia could have been a normal human being because I don't believe no man can contend with an Angel for 21 days this this must have been here is the text some demonic Force that was a Sign by Satan in the courts.
of the Persian king who's whose responsibility was to distract God's work and to discourage God's workers he stopped an angel for 21 days until Michael showed up here it is Fellowship here it is you know what the problem many of us have is not the reality of demons but the recognition of demons there is a such thing as demonic influence whether you believe it or not see when Satan fell from heaven one-third of the angels went with him
and we called them demons look at me for three seconds because rather you realize it or not if you are a saint you are living in the crossfire of spiritual warfare Angels and Demons are locked in mortal comeback Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth I brought Bible with me we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and and powers and wickedness in high places since you still looking at me do any of y'all got any problems with human beings maybe your child your spouse your co-worker let me tell you, your problem aint the person in your face , its the demon thats on their back.
Truth is some of us have kindrick spirits because our demons are related. And Satan knows if he can limit your praying you can limit him playing. He will do all he can to discourage your prayer life. He will hold up angels, cause more chaos, if He can get you to stop talking to God.
If you stop Praying
The Holy Ghost has nothing to write.
God the Son has nothing to present.
and God the Father has nothing answer.
Listen I have no issue with your pretty prayers, but please dont stop me, because i aint got time to sound pretty when there is a war going on. I aint got time to sound pretty with mass shooting on every corner, with sex trafficking still happening, when our kids still cant read at grade level, rather have die than to dream for greater, I aint got time to sound pretty. LORDDDDD I need you. Daniel was going to war… Daniel said i aint eating, i aint bathing, i aint grooming myself, im trying to get some answers from GOD.
If only we had more folk who was committed to building up the church as the enemy is tearing it down. Bad news the enemey is always determined. While church folk cant stay faithful for 21 days.
Charles Jenkins tried to tell you… “This Means War” you cant have my family, you cant have my faith, you cant have my joy, you cant have my increase , you cant have my marraige, My peace, you cant have my soul. We are at WAR! I aint trying to sound holy, but if you Pray you put yourself on the front line.
Listen here’s another, You must be Patient with the Process
Listen sometimes you let the pain rob you of seeing your miracle. Some of us really cant get happy because we really dont know what is happening.
Listen its not always delieverance from, but when God develops you in.... The biggest flex from God is not always what you Escape but what you Endure.
And I seen with my own eyes , the best praises not from those who been kept from but from those who been brought through something. God didnt remove it but you lived with it. God let the thorn remain. I found out I dont have to tell them to touch their neighbor, they dont have to pumped primed and reminded, they dont need to hear the favorite song from the praise team, they woke up with a shout and a praise on their lips.
Life aint waiting on the storm to pass, you gone have to learn how to get one through in the rain. You must learn to praise God in the hallway until God opens a door.
Truth is sometimes you are the THING sometimes you are the SITUATION that needs changing. Because trouble wont just challenge what you know but what you believe.
Weeping may endure for a night but Joy is coming… You know it
they that wait on the lord shall renew your strength you know it..
But when weeping shows up and waiting has your number… DO you believe it. Just like the text God will give Revelation before Manifestation.
God gives you a word to hold on to till you see his work. Because I refuse to let you believe that just because God is Invisible doesnt mean he is Inactive.
Ask Isreal God was working on the backside of the Mountain, not only that he making sure the ground was furtile in Cannan. God work where you need him.
Some need him at work , at home , at school , at the bank. He goes where you NEED Him.
Stay Poised
don't hang up keep praising him like it's already done because because when God answers your prayer he's confirming your faith when God doesn't answer your prayer he's confirming your patience see see here it is your comfort see confusion comes from what you're waiting on but your comfort comes from who you're waiting on I'm out here whatever you need God to do remember who you're waiting on