Daniel 10:3
“I ate no pleasant bread. No meat or wine came into my mouth. I didn’t anoint myself at all, until three whole weeks were fulfilled.”
What does Daniel 10:3 mean?
Daniel had stopped eating his normal food, avoided meat and wine, and didn't use oils for grooming, all as part of a spiritual fast. He did this for three weeks while seeking God's guidance about a troubling vision he'd received. This kind of fasting was a way people in the Bible expressed that something mattered more to them than comfort or regular routine, showing both their seriousness and their dependence on God rather than on earthly nourishment. If you're going through something heavy right now, this reminds us that sometimes stepping back from normal life, even in small ways, can help us focus on what really matters and connect more deeply with God.