DAILY?READINGS: Judges 16; Isaiah 35; 1 Corinthians 13
Then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. And behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees. Understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright. Daniel 10:9-11
This progression of Daniel’s posture was necessary to give him proper understanding of God’s Word. Having found no strength in himself, he was at the mercy of God’s strengthening to enable his perception. So it must be with us. Academic skills and natural intelligence (or lack, thereof) are irrelevant. May we start each day on our knees, with our face toward the ground, so that we may understand what He says to us and stand “upright.” —Rick Morse
Within the sacred page, I seek Thee Lord;
My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word! —M. Lathbury