Daniel 10:1-11:1
After his previous vision, Daniel is seen mourning and fasting and praying. Then he receives a final vision. It occurred during the month when Israel was to celebrate the Passover. But Daniel was greatly distressed and troubled; not celebrating.
When we read of encounters with God in the Bible, they are terrifying events. Daniel and his men experienced such an encounter. The men who were with Daniel fled trembling and hid themselves. Daniel’s strength left him and his body went into a deep sleep until he was strengthened by the hand of God’s messenger who revealed the truth of God’s word to him and of God’s love towards Daniel.
“O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.”