Daniel:10

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mhcc @Daniel:10:1-9 . @ Verse 1-9 . - This chapter relates the beginning of Daniel 's last vision , which is continued to the end of the book . The time would be long before all would be accomplished ; and much of it is not yet fulfilled . Christ appeared to Daniel in a glorious form , and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him . Let us admire his condescension for us and our salvation . There remained no strength in Daniel . The greatest and best of men cannot bear the full discoveries of the Divine glory ; for no man can see it , and live ; but glorified saints see Christ as he is , and can bear the sight . How dreadful soever Christ may appear to those under convictions of sin , there is enough in his word to quiet their spirits . * Verse 10-21 - Whenever we enter into communion with God , it becomes us to have a due sense of the infinite distance between us and the holy God . How shall we , that are dust and ashes , speak to the Lord of glory ? Nothing is more likely , nothing more effectual to revive the drooping spirits of the saints , than to be assured of God 's love to them . From the very first day we begin to look toward God in a way of duty , he is ready to meet us in the way of mercy . Thus ready is God to hear prayer . When the angel had told the prophet of the things to come , he was to return , and oppose the decrees of the Persian kings against the Jews . The angels are employed as God 's ministering servants , Hebrews strkjv @1:14 . Though much was done against the Jews by the kings of Persia , God permitting it , much more mischief would have been done if God had not prevented it . He would now more fully show what were God 's purposes , of which the prophecies form an outline ; and we are concerned to study what is written in these Scriptures of truth , for they belong to our everlasting peace . While Satan and his angels , and evil counsellors , excite princes to mischief against the church , we may rejoice that Christ our Prince , and all his mighty angels , act against our enemies ; but we ought not to expect many to favour us in this evil world . Yet the whole counsel of God shall be established ; and let each one pray , Lord Jesus , be our righteousness now , and thou wilt be our everlasting confidence , through life , in death , at the day of judgment , and for evermore . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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