He Gives Us Strength

Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. 

Since the first day that you set your mind 

to gain understanding and 

to humble yourself before your God, 

your words were heard, 

and I have come in response to them....

Then one who looked like a man 

touched my lips, and I opened my mouth 

and began to speak. 

“...My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.”

The one who looked like a man 

touched me and gave me strength.

“Do not be afraid,  

you who are highly esteemed. 

Peace! Be strong now; be strong.”

When he spoke to me, 

I was strengthened...”

Daniel 10

Jesus' words give us strength

when we are at our weakest points.

When we are speechless, He touches our lips.

When we are afraid, He commands peace.

When we are weak, He speaks strength.

Daniel said his strength was gone 

and he could hardly breathe.

A touch gave him strength.

I long to be continually in front of Jesus

that I might be continually strengthened

by His hand and His words.

I don't want my own strength

 even on days I feel strong

because my own strength is no strength at all.

So this morning, I humble myself 

before His throne of grace and say,

"How can I talk with You, Jesus,

for my strength is gone?"

And Jesus, in mercy and grace, responds:

"Do not be afraid My daughter,

you who are highly esteemed.

Peace! Be strong now."

And by faith I declare, 

"Your words, Lord, have strengthened me."

I go this day in Jesus' strength 

and everlasting grace. 

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