Daniel 10:21
“But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth. There is no one who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince.”
What does Daniel 10:21 mean?
Daniel has just experienced a devastating vision, and he's exhausted and afraid. This verse is the angel's reassurance that he's not alone in the cosmic struggle Daniel has witnessed, and neither are God's people. Michael, the archangel, is described as "your prince" because he fights on behalf of God's people, especially Israel. The "writing of truth" refers to God's written record of what will happen, suggesting that everything unfolding, even the difficult parts Daniel has seen, is already known and accounted for in God's plan. When the angel says no one holds with him except Michael, he's acknowledging that the spiritual battle is real and sometimes lonely, but God has appointed a powerful protector who stands with His people. For anyone going through a hard season, this speaks to the comfort of knowing you're not abandoned, even when the struggle feels overwhelming.