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The Tigris Leads To Mosul

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision.
In those days I , Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.
I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the Tigris,
I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold of Uphaz!
His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude.
Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength.
Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.
Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands.
And he said to me, "O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you." While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling.
Then he said to me, "Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.
"But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.
"Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come."
When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
And suddenly, one having the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, "My lord, because of the vision my sorrows have overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength.
"For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me."
Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me.
And he said, "O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!" So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, "Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me."
Then he said, "Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight with the prince of Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come.
"But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, except Michael your prince.
Daniel Chapter 10

"Also in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him.)
"And now I will tell you the truth: Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all; by his strength, through his riches, he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece.
"Then a mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will."
Daniel 11:1-3

I had to post it all; I tried to shorten it but couldn't. So I wondered what God wanted me to learn from this, and I drew blanks. Was it something about King Cyrus, the prince of Persia, the prince of Greece, Michael, or Daniel's vision - how about none of the above.
Oh, I did my research, and still drew blanks. Honestly, I was thinking about not posting this mainly because I posted several verses and it didn't feel right; so I thought that shouldn't be lazy and posted the whole chapter and then some - it didn't help. It had to be about Daniel's vision - wrong again.
I started thinking about the verse that included the Tigris River, one that I added. If I hadn't written the whole chapter I would have never figured this out. So I googled the Tigris River, and that is when it happened, I saw the word Mosul. I proceeded to do some more googling.
Mosul, for those of you that don't know, is located basically where Nineveh was destroyed in Biblical times (I was led to this because I followed the Tigris River). The Tigris River flooded because God sent rain, and then a coalition of people: Babylonians, Medes, and Persians destroyed Nineveh - all of them are in the book of Daniel.
Mosul, under ISIS control, is fixing to be attacked again by a coalition of forces, including the United States. I really can't say much more. Keep an eye on what is happening. Tell God that you love Him.

The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.

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