February 1, 2026
Daniel 10:1–14 (NLT) 1 In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) had another vision. He understood that the vision concerned events certain to happen in the future—times of war and great hardship. 2 When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. 3 All that time I had eaten no rich food (tasty food, delicacies, pleasant food). No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed.
4 On April 23, as I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River,
5 I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist. 6 His body looked like a precious gem. His face flashed like lightning, and his eyes flamed like torches. His arms and feet shone like polished bronze, and his voice roared like a vast multitude of people. 7 Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide. 8 So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak. 9 Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground.
10 Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. 11 And the man said to me, “Daniel, you are very precious to God, so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you.” When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling.
12 Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.
13 But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia. 14 Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come.”
Daniel had received a vision while he was mourning for the Jewish people:
God’s people, the Jews, were Slaves and held Captive for 70 years in Babylon.
God allowed this to happen because the Jews had turned away from God and followed their own ways and the ways of the nations around them.
After 70 years, the first group of Jews was allowed to go home to Jerusalem.
This first group of Jews arrives in Jerusalem and begins to rebuild
the Temple that was destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar.
The Jews encountered severe opposition to rebuilding the Temple,
so they stopped.
Daniel was not part of the group that returned to Jerusalem,
but he got news that the rebuilding of the Temple had stopped.
This causes him to mourn and grieve for the People in Jerusalem.
He begins to pray and fast.
Daniel 10:2–3 (NLT) 2 When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. 3 All that time I had eaten no rich food (tasty food, delicacies, pleasant food). No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed.
As Daniel prays, nothing seems to happen.
Finally, after three weeks have gone by, something happens:
A great angel appears to Daniel.
Daniel 10:5–9 (NLT) 5 I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist. 6 His body looked like a precious gem. His face flashed like lightning, and his eyes flamed like torches. His arms and feet shone like polished bronze, and his voice roared like a vast multitude of people. 7 Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide. 8 So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak. 9 Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground.
The angel reveals to Daniel what took so long for his prayers
to be answered:
Daniel 10:12–14 (NLT) 12 Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven.
I have come in answer to your prayer.
13 But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia. 14 Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come.”
-An evil spirit, demon, The Prince of Persia,
hindered (blocked, resisted, withstood) Daniel’s prayers.
-Michel, the archangel, came to help fight off this demon.
This reveals to us that:
-Conflicts on Earth reveal Conflicts in the Heavenly Realms.
There is an intense battle going on in the spiritual realm.
Ephesians 6:12–13 (NLT) 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
-Demons are assigned areas to fight against, God’s Purposes and God’s People.
Daniel 10:20 (NLT) He replied, “Do you know why I have come? Soon I must return to fight against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia, and after that the spirit prince of the kingdom of Greece will come.
The Angel would return to fight the Prince of Persia then he will fight the Prince of Greece.
We are in desperate times.
This world needs Christians who will intercede to see Revival.
Many want to experience the Miracles of God, the Blessing of God, without intimacy with God.
Victory Outreach, We are called to a great task: A God size Task.
We need to get back to Intimacy with God, to see this Vision come to pass.
-Satan can affect what happens to Nations and People’s lives but does not have full control over our choices.
As Christians, we can be Victorious over the spiritual forces and battles that we face!
Romans 8:31 (ESV) What then shall we say to these things?
If God is for us, who can be against us?
1 John 4:4 (NKJV) You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
We will see Victory over these spiritual forces if we:
-Choose to apply God’s Word to our lives.
James 1:22 (NLT) But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
-Continue in Persistent Prayer:
Daniel did not stop praying when it seemed that God was not hearing.
God responded immediately to Daniel’s prayers,
but the answer was delayed.
Luke 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show
that they should always pray and never give up.
Colossians 4:2 (ESV) Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) Never stop praying.
We need: Productive Prayers
Prayer that Produces God’s Purposes.
God’s Purpose is always better than our will and desires.
Productive Prayers
Prayer that Produces God’s Purposes.
1. Hunger
Many people pray out of Habit, not Hunger.
Psalm 63:1–8 (NLT) 1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. 3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! 4 I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. 5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. 6 I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. 7 Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. 8 I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.
You Hunger for God when:
v.1. You realize nothing in this world will satisfy you.
v. 2-8. Intimacy with God.
The Habit of Prayer without Hunger is:
-You pray because you know you should.
-There is No depth
-There is No Desire.
-Don’t expect answers.
-It has become a Routine.
2. Gratitude.
Psalm 100:4–5 (NLT) 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
Thankful for The Great Salvation He has given us.
A Grateful life is a Joyful life.
3. Surrender.
Matthew 16:24–25 (NLT) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
Galatians 2:20 (NLT) My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
We Surrender by Submitting our lives to God and one another.
Ephesians 5:21 (NLT) And further, submit to one another
out of reverence for Christ.
4. Discipline
Jeremiah 29:13–14 (NLT) 13 If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. 14 I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes.
I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.”
Discipline is the Bridge:
from Comfort to Freedom
from Defeat to Victory
from My Voice to God’s Voice
Be still to hear His voice.
Psalm 46:10–11 (NLT) 10 “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” 11 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude
Psalm 37:7 (NLT) Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
John 10:27–28 (ESV) 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.