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DELAY IS NOT DENIAL

on 18/11/2026 by Pst E.A Adeboye

Memory verse
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 · KJV
Today's reading — Daniel 10:1-14▾
(1) In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. (2) In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. (3) I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. (4) And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; (5) Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: (6) His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. (7) And I Daniel alone saw the vision: 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. (8) 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. (9) Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. (10) And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. (11) And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. (12) Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. (13) But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. (14) Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

Some Christians pray and give God an ultimatum to give them a miracle. They say things like, “God, if you don’t give me this thing by ‘so and so’ date, you will see what I will do.” What can they possibly do to the Creator and Owner of heaven and earth?

Anyone who wants to receive a miracle from God must knock on His door with a humble heart. The fact that the answer to a prayer is not forthcoming as expected does not mean that God has not answered it. In today’s Bible reading, God answered Daniel’s prayer from the very first day he began praying; however, the answer was delayed by the prince of Persia. Thankfully, Daniel did not get angry or start saying the wrong things. He stayed in the place of prayer, and eventually, he received God’s answer to his prayers.

Beloved, if it appears as if your miracle is being delayed, don’t give up; hold on to God. In fact, the Lord is probably already on His way with your miracle. In Mark 5:22-24, Jairus approached Jesus and asked Him to come and lay hands on his daughter, who was sick. However, many people thronged Jesus, leading to a delay in His visit to Jairus’ house. Thankfully, Jairus did not turn around to start insulting Jesus for not giving him a miracle when he was expecting it.

Child of God, you might have been attending several programmes and praying for a divine intervention, but it seems as if God has not answered. I want you to know that He has heard, and your answer is on the way. I have realised that many times when a miracle is delayed, it is so that the testimony will be bigger. If Jesus had arrived on time, Jairus’ daughter would have been healed; however, being healed is not as big a miracle as being resurrected from the dead. Lazarus’ name was mentioned in the Bible because he died and was in the tomb for four days before Jesus arrived to raise him from the dead.

Today’s memory verse tells us that all things work together for good to them that love God. Beloved, delay is not denial. Things may look bad now, but God can see tomorrow already, and He knows that you will emerge victorious. I pray that you will experience a miracle that is so remarkable that the time spent waiting for it will pale in comparison to the joy in your heart.

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Open Heavens daily devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, published by RCCG.