#soap # Daniel 08 ## Title: What To Do In the Meantime ## Scripture: (Daniel 8:27) “I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. Then I got up and again carried out the king’s business. But I was astonished at the vision, and there was no one to explain it.” (NET) ## Observation: Daniel has had some disturbing dreams. The images are powerful and difficult to understand. He realizes something big is going to happen and it will affect the whole world. There is still more understanding he needs. However, what does Daniel do? First, he keeps on serving. When you don’t know what to do, the best idea is to keep doing what you know to do. Secondly, he waited. This can be difficult. When we don’t understand what is happening, we tend to want to somehow demand answers right then. This is understandable but often not God’s way. There are many reasons for this, but the point is to be patient. The Lord knows what He is doing. When you do not know what is going on, it is okay to be upset. It is not okay to give up. Keep doing what you know to do and wait for the Lord. At the right time, He will reveal your next steps. ## Application: Where do you need to patiently wait for the Lord? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always leading us in the right direction.