Daniel 9:1-27

THE PRAYER OF DANIEL

 Keywords 9:18b

We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.

 

1. For your sake Lord (1-19)

Daniel approached God on behalf of his people, in humble submission.

He prayed based on God’s almighty power, his covenant of love and his

righteousness. He confessed the shameful sins of the people of Israel. He knew

the God of judgment and the God of mercy. He knew that God was faithful. He

trusted that God’s mercy would provide everything for their sin, and he would do it

for his sake.

 

2. Word went out (20-27)

God sent an angel to instruct Daniel about things to come. God listened to his

prayer and gave him a vision of when God would put an end to sin and atone for

wickedness. War would continue to the end, along with many abominations, even

the Anointed One being put to death. The Lord was working in all these things to

fulfi ll his will and bring in everlasting righteousness. The Lord answered Daniel’s

prayer.

 

Prayer Lord, teach me to pray for my people. Raise up men and women of prayer

like Daniel for our times.

One Word God listens to prayer