Circle Maker

Thinking Long

October 23, 2021

Please turn in you Bibles to Daniel 10:11-13: (NLT)

Big Idea: Pray as long as it takes

To pray through: praying toward a victory

Circle Makers: people who draw circles of faith around their biggest dreams and greatest challenges

It involves:

A: following God’s command

B: circling His promises

C: watching miracles become a reality

11He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.

12Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. 13 But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia. 14 Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come.”

Daniel 10:11-13

Pokey = preparation time

Speedy = a seed that’s been planted

6 steps to birthing a dream/miracle:

Dream

Decision

Delay

Difficulty

Dead End

Delivery

3 things the angel affirmed in Daniel

V 11: He was “greatly loved”

V 12a: His prayer was heard the moment he prayed

V 12b: The angel was immediately sent into action

3 things about you

1: You are greatly loved: 1John 3:1-2

2: God answers your prayers: Matthew 7:11

3: God comes to your aid: Hebrews 1:14, Hebrews 11:6b

What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?