Help Comes with Understanding
Daniel 11 is a chapter full of the chase of power, greed, and proclamation. As Christ-followers, we would be wise to pay attention to the volatile swing of treaties and treason found in Scripture. The constant battles of control highlight the need for discernment to properly place our trust. The placement of our trust concerning the actions inside our own community and nation will express our understanding or our need for correction. Through the gospel of Jesus, both our understanding and moments of correction give glory to God and purify our life of faith for His service. Living a life of understanding and correction is the help we always need.
Daniel 11: 33-35
The presence of wisdom should always be welcomed. When we welcome wisdom, we also must acknowledge where wisdom comes from. Daniel engaged with King Nebuchadnezzar at a young age, proclaiming that all “wisdom and might” belongs and comes from God (Daniel 2:20). If we hold this to be true of our lives, then we should be doing everything to know God and trust God, which will produce evidence for our belief in God.
Those who “stumbled” and were in anguish from experiencing persecution in Daniel 11:35 received help from a priest named Mattathias and his five sons. Together, they started the Maccabean revolt and refused to submit to a false religion.1 When we seek God for understanding and give Him our trust, we hold to passages similar to Psalm 56:2-4, which says: “my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” Our focus is not on the life of our flesh, but on the God who gives us life and promises everlasting life to those who believe in Him through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Take steps from the foundation of understanding God and trusting in only Him.
1 J. Dwight Pentecost, “Daniel.” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, edited by J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books,1985), 1370.
Daniel 11: 33-35
The presence of wisdom should always be welcomed. When we welcome wisdom, we also must acknowledge where wisdom comes from. Daniel engaged with King Nebuchadnezzar at a young age, proclaiming that all “wisdom and might” belongs and comes from God (Daniel 2:20). If we hold this to be true of our lives, then we should be doing everything to know God and trust God, which will produce evidence for our belief in God.
Those who “stumbled” and were in anguish from experiencing persecution in Daniel 11:35 received help from a priest named Mattathias and his five sons. Together, they started the Maccabean revolt and refused to submit to a false religion.1 When we seek God for understanding and give Him our trust, we hold to passages similar to Psalm 56:2-4, which says: “my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” Our focus is not on the life of our flesh, but on the God who gives us life and promises everlasting life to those who believe in Him through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Take steps from the foundation of understanding God and trusting in only Him.
1 J. Dwight Pentecost, “Daniel.” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, edited by J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books,1985), 1370.
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