Ancient of Days

 

Of all the names for GOD, Ancient of Days is probably the most unclear.  It's a name that sounds as old as the hills or as ancient as ancient history.  That is exactly, why this reference to the LORD is supposed to imply. 

It calls to mind the reality of the preexistence of the Creator.  Just try and fathom it.  Before time began, GOD had been on the scene for millions of years,  However, no one was counting.

The Ancient of Days cannot  be seen with the human eye.  Yet one day, all will see HIM and bow down to worship HIM.

 Although, GOD cannot be understood, take comfort in knowing that beyond just willing your life into being, HE wills to have a relationship with you.  Now, that's a truth you can take to the bank.  It's a desire in the heart of GOD that predates Adam and Eve, but it's as current as this very day.

Philippians 2:10-11 King James Version (KJV)

¹⁰ That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
¹¹ And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

According to the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, The expression is used in reference to God in Daniel 7:9,13,22 and is not intended to suggest the existence of God from eternity. It was the venerable appearance of old age that was uppermost in the writer's mind. "What Daniel sees is not the eternal God Himself, but an aged man, in whose dignified and impressive form God reveals Himself (compare Ezekiel 1:26)."
 

Ancient of Days: Bible Verses

Daniel 7:9 - “As I looked, “thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.
Daniel 7:13 - “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.
Daniel 7:22 - until the Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the holy people of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the kingdom.

Prayer
Confess your finite understanding to ONE who understands the end from the beginning.  
If you are struggling with an overwhelming issue that is beyond your control, openly express your concern s to the LORD.
Turn them over to HIM.