2. Daniel 10:1-3 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, even a great warfare, and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, even a great warfare, and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks.In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine into my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine into my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

3. UNDERSTANDING This was the PURPOSE for which Daniel was fastingThis was the PURPOSE for which Daniel was fasting Some have tried to say that Daniel’s fast was just mourning for the vision and not a desire to have greater understanding.Some have tried to say that Daniel’s fast was just mourning for the vision and not a desire to have greater understanding. Daniel is seeking greater insightDaniel is seeking greater insight Through fasting you can receive understandingThrough fasting you can receive understanding

4. VISION Daniel 10:4-9Daniel 10:4-9 Daniel’s vision is that of a “certain man.”Daniel’s vision is that of a “certain man.” As Daniel fasted he had a vision of Christ.As Daniel fasted he had a vision of Christ.

5. BREAKTHROUGH (Daniel 10:12-14)(Daniel 10:12-14) There is a warfare taking place in the spiritual realmThere is a warfare taking place in the spiritual realm We are caught up in the spiritual conflictWe are caught up in the spiritual conflict Prayer and fasting can make a differencePrayer and fasting can make a difference

6. Benefits of breakthrough In Your Spiritual LifeIn Your Spiritual Life In Your Personal StrugglesIn Your Personal Struggles In Your MarriageIn Your Marriage In Your ChildrenIn Your Children In Your FamilyIn Your Family In Finances In Your Health In Your Community In Your Job In Our Church