Introduction: Have you ever needed a word from the Lord for a specific direction? Guidance? Relationship? To be honest, we have all needed a confirmation. The prophet Daniel was no exception. In Chapter Nine of the book of Daniel, God reveals over 500 years of prophecy to Daniel. Skip over a Chapter (10) to 11, and the Lord reveals Gentile domination of history over Israel, all the way until the Antichrist will be seen. So Daniel Chapter 10 is an interlude. What is Daniel doing? Why can’t he get an answer to his prayers? What provisions does the Lord make for His servant, Daniel?
Let’s see:

1. The Historical Time frame!

“In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.” (Dan 10:1)

Cyrus was king of Persia. Daniel is probably about 85 years old at the time. The Jews (50,000) had already returned to their homeland bested on their 70 years of captivity in Babylon, which fell to Persia.

2. The Spiritual Quest!

“2In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. 3I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. 4And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; 5Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins w(Dan 10:2f)ere girded with fine gold of Uphaz: 6His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. 7And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. 8Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. 9Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.” (Dan 10:2f)

While fasting and praying, Daniel was greeted by a preincarnate or postincarnate Christ (see Rev 1).

3. The Diabolical resistance!

“2Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. 13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. 14Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.” (Dan 10:12-14)

Satan empowers and controls governmental leaders. Yet, Jesus Christ is over all.

4. Spiritual reinforcements!

“18Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, 19And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me. 20Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. 21But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.” (Dan 10:18-21)

Angels are at our Lord’s dispatch. Daniel is helped. Remember, Jesus Christ was strengthened by an angel in the garden of Gethsemane.