The final three chapters of Daniel consist of one long narrative. They
record the final vision given to this prophet of God. Chapter 10 introduces
the vision, giving an amazing "behind the scenes" look at the spiritual
conflict of which Daniel was a part.
The Bible plainly reveals that life in our universe exists on two planes:
the material and the spiritual. The unseen world is just as real as that
which we see. Moreover, many of the struggles that take place in this world
are influenced by conflicts taking place in the spiritual realm ? conflicts
that are the result of Satan's rebellion against God. Aligned with Satan is
a host of fallen angels who joined him in his rebellion. Together, they
make up a spiritual kingdom of darkness over which Satan rules as king.
From the beginning, Satan's kingdom has been at war with the kingdom of
God, and the people of God have always been at the heart of the conflict.
Paul recognized this, writing,
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the
darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high
places.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through
God to the pulling down of strongholds? Ephesians 6:12; 2
Corinthians 10:3-4
This chapter gives us the opportunity to consider those involved in the
spiritual conflict Paul describes. There are several things for us to
learn. One is the realit ...