Date: 09-11-2020

Title: Fiery Furnace

(S) cripture:
    Daniel 3:17-18 (NASB) “If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 “But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”

(O) bservation:
    The king had changed their names but could not change their hearts. These three, with Daniel, continue to be faithful to the Lord. Their faith is seen in their trust in God, whether he saved them from the fiery furnace or not. They were spared and saved by “One like the Son of God”. The result of their faith was that the king believed at least for a little while.

(A) pplication:
    If I want God’s protection, I must be willing to stand for him regardless of the consequence. My loyalty cannot be divided. I cannot do the expedient but must always worship Him and Him alone. Many times I am tempted to trust in other things for my safety. I know I must trust and worship only the Lord. Today I will choose to trust and worship the Lord.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, I want to trust you the way these three did. I want to worship only you. You alone are worthy of my trust and worship, give me courage to follow only you today. Amen