Daniel 9 - Day 853

Daniel 9 - Day 853 (link to reading)

Scripture: Daniel 9

Commentary (thewarehouse.blog): Daniel’s mind was drawn toward and then investigated the prophecies of Jeremiah. He had prophesied that Israel would be in captivity for 70 years and knowing this timeframe was coming to end he sought God on behalf of the people. Realizing their own rebellion had led to this state they found themselves in, he asked for mercy. Through prayer, fasting, confession of their sin, he begged for God to reveal His will. Asking for the next step for them as a people so they would be contrite and humble of heart before Him, he asked for revelation.

He pleaded for a complete surrender of their hearts individually and corporately as a people. In this beautiful and challenging prayer, he recognized the current disaster they were in was an act of discipline but also an act to draw the people back to Him. Terribly even though they stood in the wreckage of their decisions they still were obstinate in obedience.

Application: leaders take ownership of the situation and do whatever is necessary to help their people/group/organization prosper. Daniel could have easily blamed his fellow Israelites for their circumstances, but he didn't. Instead, he pleaded for God's mercy to save them, even though it wasn't his fault.  Daniel was wise enough to include himself because no one if faultless before God.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, have mercy on us…