Daniel 9-10, Isaiah 26:20-21, 27, 2 Corinthians 8
What God said to me – My people, Israel, went into captivity in Babylon as judgment for their sin and to bring them to repentance. My servant and prophet, Daniel, was in the first group to go. He was a very young man when he was taken and was in captivity most of his life, yet he served Me faithfully and never wavered in spite of his circumstances. Daniel knew My word and trusted My faithfulness. He knew My prophet, Jeremiah, had written they would be in captivity for seventy years. So, when he was an old man, Daniel knew the seventy years were coming to an end and his people would soon be returning home. As the time approached, he gave his attention to Me. He prayed and fasted and confessed the sin of his people and trusted Me to take them safely home. You who know My word know that the last days are approaching, and you will soon be home. Follow Daniel’s example and turn your attention to Me. Pray and fast and trust Me to bring My people safely home.