Daniel Ch. 10

Another relaxing day. Intended on going to Savannah to talk with people on the streets, but had to postpone because of the rain. Instead me and Dan spend a great deal of time talking about the importance of language and being able to speak clearly in both translating between languages and in "translating" ideas by using pictures and other oratory tools. Interesting stuff!
Tomorrow will be a great test for me. Here's the to-do list:

Tutoring at 10 a.m.
Mow grass at CCF
Take car to get new tires
Get packed to leave Friday
Go to CCF

Just have to stay focused and do what I need to do! Here are my thoughts on the 10th chapter of Daniel:

You would think at some point Daniel would get a break... but no, he has another terrifying vision; this time of a man with a "face like lighting, his eyes like flaming torches..." This entire chapter is Daniel trying to find the strength just to listen to what this man has to say.

"When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said 'Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.'" (19)

I think a lot of times we lose the strength to listen to God. Now why is this? What a ridiculous thing to say! I believe it is because we see listening to God some great chore, or rather, we feel we need to be in a certain environment to listen to God. On the beach, in a church, alone and away from our worries... what a hassle to find the strength to find the time to listen to God! But here is the problem we will find ourselves in if we live with this mindset, we will never find the strength! God is right in front of us with His hand over us, pleading with us to listen to His voice while we fill our minds with the noise of the world around us. The ironic thing is that the only thing that will give us the strength to listen to God's Word is His voice, "When he spoke to me, I was strengthened..."

Why won't we listen to Him when He speaks right to us? If we would just stop and listen, we would find the strength to keep listening. God's voice is our source of strength. His Word is what gives life to our bodies. Never let anything interfere with hearing His voice.

Short and sweet. Stay blessed and highly favored!