Daniel 7:16
“I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. “So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.”
What does Daniel 7:16 mean?
Daniel is having overwhelming visions of strange beasts and cosmic upheaval, and he's confused and shaken. Rather than trying to figure it all out alone, he does something wise: he asks someone who might actually know. One of the heavenly beings standing nearby gives him straight answers and helps him understand what he's seeing. There's comfort here for anyone feeling lost or afraid by what's happening in their life. Sometimes we're not meant to puzzle through everything in isolation. God often sends help through others, whether that's a friend, a counselor, a pastor, or someone who's walked a similar road. Asking honest questions when we're confused isn't weakness, it's how we actually move toward understanding and peace.