And Daniel alone saw the vision [of the post-incarnate
Christ]: for the men that were with me saw not the
vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they
fled to hide themselves. (Daniel 10:7)
Although others were with him, "Daniel alone" saw the
vision. It is evident from many recorded incidents that
only the Holy Spirit can identify Christ for men, and
that is what he did for Daniel. The Lord Jesus said, "He
shall glorify me; for he shall receive of mine, and
shall shew it unto you." (John 16:14)
The apostle Paul had a similar experience on the road to
Damascus: And the men which journeyed with him stood
speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. And Saul
arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he
saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought
him into Damascus. (Acts 9:7, 8)
Paul was blinded-he had seen the glorified Christ.
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision,
and there remained no strength in me; for my comeliness
was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no
strength. (Daniel 10:8)
Daniel was left alone. That is the marvelous, wonderful
experience of the man of God, and many have shared
eagerly and joyfully a like experience. Abraham left Ur,
and finally his kindred, and he was alone with God.
Moses was sent to the backside of the desert of Midian,
and at the burning bush he was alone with God.
Elijah was disciplined by the Brook Cherith, and God was
with him.
Jeremiah walked a lonely path, but God was with him.
John the Baptist was in the desert alone, but God was
there.
Paul had two years of solitary confinement on that same
desert-that was God's opportunity to train him.
The apostle John was exiled on the lonely isle of
Patmos. But God was with him. There are so many people
who want to get together to have a great prayer meeting
or other great gatherings. Friend, have you ever tried
being alone? That is where God will meet with you. Take
the Word of God and go off alone with Him. It will do
you a lot of good.
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