I Have Come Because of Your Words
Last month, I shared with you something God had spoken to me about angels. I was excited about what God had shown me, and I fully expected to see quick results from employing the angels of God.
Early the next morning, as I was walking through my house, I began to talk out loud to God. I said, "I would think that if I employ angels at Your Word, I will see quick results." God quickly took me to Scripture – the book of Daniel, to be precise. Perhaps you never talk to God like that, but we are in a relationship, so I take my concerns to Him. He is always quick to straighten me out when my thinking is wrong.
"Then he said to me, 'Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.'" (Daniel 10:12–13)
Daniel had prayed to God. Immediately, God sent His angels to answer Daniel's prayer – immediately – the moment his words were heard in Heaven.
Take note that the angel said, "I have come because of your words." As I said in my recent writing, our words must line up with God's Word and His plan.
Stand Firm in Faith
However, Daniel didn't receive an immediate response, at least not as far as he could see. BUT, God DID immediately respond. God did not hesitate to send angels to help Daniel understand. (Photo via Unsplash)
The Bible tells us that the angels of God were delayed, or withstood, for twenty-one days. For twenty-one days, the angels of God fought to get the answer through to Daniel. They didn't stop until the answer was manifested.
So, what was God telling me that morning? He was saying, "Don't stop. The answer is on the way, even if the enemy tries to delay it. He cannot succeed. Stand firm and continue confessing the Word of God."
The Bible says, "No weapon formed against [us] shall prosper..." (Isaiah 54:17, brackets mine). It also tells us that when we pray, we will receive an answer. God does not lie. If He has said it, He will do it. Our job is to stand in faith and continue to trust in His unfailing Word and His faithfulness.
Today, if you have employed your angels, if you have released them to bring forth the Word of God into your life, do not become discouraged if you don't see immediate results. Take heart knowing God has heard your prayer. The MOMENT He heard your prayer, He was faithful to send answers, even if you haven't been able to see those answers yet, and even if the enemy tries to hinder them. God will not stop until you see His goodness in your life. Trust Him. He will not fail you.
See from His Perspective
My friends, we serve a faithful God, a God who never lies and who always wins. Our job is to stand firm, to confess the Word, and to refuse to give up. If God said, "Employ your angels," and you did, then know this: they are working on your behalf. Ask God to allow you to see from His perspective. Elisha prayed in 2 Kings 6 that God would open the eyes of his servant so he could see the hosts of Heaven at work on their behalf.
My prayer for you today: I pray that God would open your eyes to see the hosts of angelic beings that are working for you right now, even as you read this. May God answer this prayer today, in Jesus' name, amen.
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Kim Potter
A New Thing Ministries
Email: Kim@anewthingministries.com
Website: www.anewthingministries.com
Kim Potter is the founder of A New Thing Ministries, which sends a daily teaching to over 10,000 people all around the world. Her articles have appeared on The Elijah List, Charisma, Spirit Fuel and iBelieve.com. Kim's message is one of hope. She speaks to the heart of those who have grown discouraged and disappointed by the circumstances of life and imparts the desire and ability to stand against all odds; to stand for victory. She encourages people to press into God and discover that He is who He says He is.
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