Good morning,
Daniel 9 serves as a powerful testament to the potency of prayer, God’s faithfulness, and the unfolding of His divine plans. Despite Israel’s repeated sins, God’s enduring love and willingness to forgive offer hope for restoration. The prophecy of Seventy ‘sevens’ reminds us of God’s sovereignty over time and history, and His ultimate plan for redemption.
Daniel 9
Gabriel’s Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks
Divine Response and Prophecy (Daniel 9:20-23)
20 And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God for the holy mountain of my God;21 Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.22 And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.23 At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.
While Daniel was still praying, Gabriel, who he had seen in an earlier vision, came swiftly to him. Gabriel explains that he has come to give Daniel insight and understanding, as his prayers were heard as soon as he began to pray. (Bible Hub Chapter Summaries-Daniel 9)
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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