Hidden Forces - Tim Knipp (Daniel in Exile series) Dan. 10:1-11:1

BE ENCOURAGED

Sadness shakes him,
stakes him to the ground.
His eyes yearn toward home,
when out of the mists
comes a vision
for eyes
and spirit.
A drapery lifts
and Daniel's knees collapse.
He is touched
and stands;
He stutters and a touch
gives him utterance;
weak knees tremble
and a touch makes 
him strong.

Beyond our eyes
is a realm 
we cannot comprehend.
Powers and principalities
play tug of war
above our heads,
pulling strings
and fomenting wars.

Though we can't see it,
it is there.

What you do and say
impacts this invisible
world.
Acts of faith
are stronger than you know:
disarming enemies
and empowering good.
Like touching Power
to give or take
strength.

Though you may never see
results,
it matters.
Though you feel cut off
and useless,
you matter.

Keep up the good fight.