SPRING FORTH NOW 2026

January 7

Relax, Daniel,’ he continued, ‘don’t be afraid. From the moment you decided to humble yourself to receive understanding, your prayer was heard, and I set out to come to you. But I was waylaid by the angel-prince of the kingdom of Persia and was delayed for a good three weeks. But then Michael, one of the chief angel-princes, intervened to help me. I left him there with the prince of the kingdom of Persia. And now I’m here to help you understand what will eventually happen to your people. The vision has to do with what’s ahead.

Daniel 10:12-14 (MSG)

Ever felt like you prayed, focused, stayed faithful—and still nothing moved right away? Daniel 10:12–14 (The Message) reminds us that the moment Daniel set his heart to understand, heaven responded, even though the answer had to fight its way through. Focus here isn’t flashy; it’s the quiet discipline of staying aligned when the breakthrough is delayed. God is still High And Lifted Up, even when the process is messy and unseen. For Black people and our communities, this is a word of endurance: just because the promise took time doesn’t mean it lost power. Keep your hands ready and your vision lifted, because what’s happening above is shaping what will unfold below. This message speaks across generations, calling us to trust the process, stay Focused, and move forward with hope.