"So he said, 'Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of Greece will come; but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No one supports me against them except Michael, your prince.'" (Daniel 10:20, 21--NIV)
This is one of the most "mysterious" and revelatory passages, "in the Book of Truth." The concept of Cosmic struggle is declared elsewhere, but none are more revealing of the "conflict of the ages."
This is not a "get-out-of-jail-free card." For me, it is a tremendous privilege to participate in this battle. The War in the Heavenlies has been going on through the post Garden ages. Humanity may never know, or at least not in this age, the debt it owes to, "Michael, your prince," and the other warring angels. "The prince of Persia, and...the prince of Greece," as well as the Prince of Russia, China, etc., are doomed, thanks to the warring angels; more importantly, Christus Victor!
The earth is "covered." Wouldn't you rather participate than just sit there. Jesus' Blood, Jesus' Death, Jesus' Resurrection, and Jesus' soon Second Appearing, the Triumphant, "Captain of our Salvation," is "on the march."
Father, in Jesus' Name, thank You for including me in your Eternal Plan. Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
