Teaching
Spiritual Encounters
God sometimes reveals Himself to His servants in extraordinary ways, strengthening them to accomplish His purposes.
Scripture
And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.
Truth
God sometimes reveals Himself to His servants in extraordinary ways to accomplish His purposes.
Insight
- God initiates spiritual encounters according to His will and purpose.
- Daniel's encounter revealed God's greatness and left him without strength.
- God strengthened Daniel so he could receive His message and continue the work He had given him.
- Spiritual encounters should lead to humility and greater dependence upon God.
- The purpose of a spiritual encounter is to draw God's servants into obedience to His will rather than to seek extraordinary experiences.
Application
- Seek God Himself rather than extraordinary experiences.
- Respond with humility and obedience when God reveals His truth.
- Depend on God's strength to accomplish the work He calls you to do.
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