Rejoice in the Lord...Always!

Faith in the Fiery Furnace


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The Book of Daniel, Chapter 3 . . . It has never been easy to follow the Lord. In this chapter of Daniel, we read the story of the time that King Nebuchadnezzar learned how to respect the almighty power of the God of Israel when he put it to the test. Mankind’s sin began early in the book of Genesis. And, the Bible gives many examples of how every time that God gives us humans another change to start over and follow Him, we mess it up! Listen and learn the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego when they refused to bow down to the idol that the king had created to himself. When they were brought before the king, he gave them a second chance to worship him, but they refused. So, in a rage of anger, the king determined to make an example of them. They would be burned alive in the hottest fire that the furnace could stand, while bound in all their clothing. A fire so hot that they had to be lowered into it with ropes. Imagine his shock when the king saw 4 men walking around in the fire, and behold, one of them was like the Son of God! When he commanded them to come out of the fire, not one hair was singed nor were any of their clothes. They did not even smell of the fire! The king realized that their God was truly worthy and allowed that no one would ever be persecuted again for their trust in the God of Abraham. Do you fear man, or do you fear God? Shadrach, Meshack, and Abed-nego give us a wonderful example of who we should fear and follow.  In God we trust no matter what!

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Rejoice in the Lord...Always!By OldNewHope Baptist