Revive me! Weekly Reflections #19 ©www.christian-recovery.com

Dan 10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

Twenty one days takes on significance in the Bible and in the world also as we will see. For twenty one days Michael the archangel battled with the devil to release answered prayers for Daniel who had "from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God." I can vividly imagine the battle not only Michael had, but the powers of darkness attempting to destroy Daniel as he faithfully interceded in prayer and did what was right to set his heart to God's display of mighty power.

Twenty one days takes on significance in the physical appetite. That is the length of time it takes to destroy a habit. That is the length of time it takes to develop a good habit. That is a general rule of thumb, not for those that wish upon a star, but for those that battle that good might come forth.

If you are serious about recovery or revival, can you battle fearlessly against your flesh and against the powers of darkness that have bound you? Can you actually co-operate with God and the hosts of angels that serve Him in seeking your freedom and deliverance? Simple question: What are you willing to do to be released and to magnify God?

Prayer: Lord, I do admit I have not participated in putting wings on my prayers. I failed to realize the dark powers and principalities that aligned against me when I declared you were my God. Strengthen me for the journey that I might please You with my effort. Amen

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