12.07.2015 Old Testament: Dan 9.17–19

To read the Bible in a year, read Daniel 9–10 on December 7, In the year of our Lord 2015

By Don Ruhl

Do you want to read a beautiful prayer? Read Daniel 9. Then note that after he prayed, Gabriel tells the man of God that at the beginning of his prayer, the Lord had already started answering his prayer! Let us focus upon the ending of his prayer and find out why it touched the heart of God,

“Now therefore, our God, hear the prayer of Your servant, and his supplications, and for the Lord’s sake cause Your face to shine on Your sanctuary, which is desolate. O my God, incline Your ear and hear; open Your eyes and see our desolations, and the city which is called by Your name; for we do not present our supplications before You because of our righteous deeds, but because of Your great mercies. O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and act! Do not delay for Your own sake, my God, for Your city and Your people are called by Your name” (Daniel 9.17–19). 

Daniel touched the tender heart of the Lord and He did as the prophet asked. When you pray, do not demand of God. Remember He is the Creator and you are the creature. Humble yourself before Him, and touch His heart and watch what happens.