Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out from the fire. Dan.3.26 ESV
What are we facing this day that threatens us? What doubts and fears assail the peace in our hearts? Let us recount the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and swage our fears to faith. Let us remember their confident trust, and their willingness to suffer for it. Let us recall the deliverance that was given to them because of it.
Listen again to the king’s threat should they did not worship his idol, “What god can deliver you out of my hands?” Remember the undaunted reply of their faith, “Our God is able and He will deliver us!” Remember also the unwavering resolve of their faith, “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods.” God is able to come to our rescue, are we willing to trust Him even if He does not?
But let me recall God’s deliverance and encourage my own heart with it. Child of God fear not, for your heavenly Father will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Though fire burns, it has no power over you if God decides it. Not even the smell of the flames will cling to your clothes. Every soul in Jesus is the very pupil of God’s eye and He shall surely protect His own. Hope assures us that there are levels of protection unseen to us. We have not been told the end of every story, only that those who trust in God will never be put to shame.
Just me trying to be honest with God.
