Precious to God

 Scripture:

"'Don't be afraid, he said, for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!' As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, 'Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me.'"

Observation:

When the angel delivered a strong word about the last days to Daniel, he told Daniel that he was very precious to God. He spoke over Daniel that he was to be peaceful, encouraged, and strong. Daniel immediately gained strength and was ready to hear what the angel was going to deliver. 

Application:

Everything starts where this angel started. He told Daniel, "You are very precious to God." Those words are powerful coming from the throne of God Himself through His messenger. We need to know that we are precious to God. We are His children, and we are loved by our Father. When we understand that, we are ready to hear the word of the Lord. We become stronger when we understand God's love for us more and more. 

Prayer:

Father, help me to walk close with You and to know that I'm precious to You. I want to have confidence and be strong in every area of life because You are my source. Meet every need in my life and let me have peace, be encouraged, and be strong. All I have and hope for is in You.  

Forever Yours,

Jeff