Connect Daniel 10:19 with Philippians 4:13 on finding strength in God. Strength that Speaks Peace Daniel 10:19 — “‘Do not be afraid, you who are highly precious,’ he said. ‘Peace be with you! Be strong now; be very strong.’ As he spoke with me, I was strengthened and said, ‘Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me.’” Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Two Moments, One Source • Daniel receives strength the instant God’s messenger speaks. • Paul proclaims ongoing strength that enables “all things.” • Both passages anchor power not in human resolve but in divine impartation. Patterns of Divine Empowerment 1. God initiates. • Daniel’s strength rises only after the angel’s word. • Paul’s ability flows after union with Christ (“through Christ”). 2. Fear is displaced by peace. • “Do not be afraid… Peace be with you!” (Daniel 10:19). • “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” (Colossians 3:15). 3. Command meets capacity. • “Be strong now; be very strong.” The order is paired with enabling power. • “I can do”—Paul’s statement of capacity matches God’s calling (cf. Ephesians 2:10). What Strength Looks Like • Inner fortitude: Daniel stands and speaks; Paul endures prisons and hardships (2 Corinthians 11:23-28). • Steady peace: turmoil outside, calm within (Isaiah 26:3). • Active obedience: strength serves God’s purposes, not self-promotion (1 Peter 4:11). Receiving the Same Supply • Listen to His Word—strength comes in the hearing (Romans 10:17). • Rest in His Presence—peace precedes power (Psalm 46:10). • Rely, don’t strive—“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit” (Zechariah 4:6). • Repeat the truth—Paul continually rehearsed Christ’s sufficiency; so can we (Psalm 103:1-5). Living out the Connection • When fear rises, recall Daniel 10:19—His voice still says, “Do not be afraid… be strong.” • When tasks loom large, echo Philippians 4:13—Christ’s strength meets every assignment. • Expect strength to match the moment; God’s supply is as fresh today as in Babylon or Philippi. Conclusion: One Voice, One Strength The God who spoke peace and strength to Daniel is the Christ who empowers Paul—and us. His word instills courage, His presence imparts power, and His purpose prevails through those who lean wholly on Him. |
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