Freaked Out

There are times that I can’t explain what just happened and it really shocks me. I have heard things that I couldn’t explain. I’ve seen things that I can’t explain. I will tell you that sort of thing can really freak me out a bit.

Daniel saw something that freaked him out a bit. He was down by the river with some friends when he sees this vision. It seems that he passes out – his friends leave. It turns out pretty cool though. Check this out…

7 I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. 8 So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless. 9 Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.

10 A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. 11 He said, ‘Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.’ And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.

12 Then he continued, ‘Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. (Daniel 10:7-12 NIV)

I have to say that an experience like this might freak me out at first, but then when the man speaks with such tender authority, I think I would calm down. Daniel was paid quite a compliment in this encounter. He was called “highly esteemed” in the NIV and “precious” in another version.

I’m learning to not freak out when the Lord does something amazing or says something to me that is a bit scary. I’m learning that if the Lord is with me, I can face anything that life can throw at me. I want to be “highly esteemed or precious” before God. I want to be faithful like Daniel. I want my prayers to move the Lord to make commands and take action. I want the Lord to come in response to my prayers. I don’t think anything should “freak me out” since I’m walking so closely with Him.

Pressing On!

Dwayne