Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. (Daniel 10:12-13)

These scriptures offer such comfort. They signify that our prayers are heard and answered, but is there a catch? If we look at the entire book of Daniel, we see that Daniel maintained his faith despite the circumstances, all the while recognizing God’s sovereignty. Translation ~ Daniel waited patiently, in spite of, for the results of the Lord.

The 13th Chapter depicts a “struggle” in the spiritual realm. Thus, we have no idea what God is doing on our behalf when we are obedient and indulged in prayer. Remaining steadfast in our faith allows us to face obstacles and deal with the delay of the manifestation of our petitions, with peace and joy. Knowing that . . . whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform (Romans 4:21). This reminds us that God will not forsake us.

It’s important that while we wait, we remain in the right frame of mind and consistently before the Lord. Because God’s timing is not ours, we must examine ourselves and make sure that we are in a position for God to bless us. Oft times, we cause our own blessings to be delayed with the wrong attitudes and absence of connection with God.

Developing and maintaining an appetite for God’s Word regularly, will encourage you to continue your prayer life when things get chaotic. And then, just when you least expect and/or need it most, God will release your breakthrough!

Having faith encourages obedience and both are pleasing to God!