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GOD’S DELIVERANCE
SEPTEMBER 14
Daniel 3:19-30
GOD’S DELIVERANCE
King Nebuchadnezzar gave Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego a second chance to change their mind and worship the golden image; he would throw them into the burning furnace (v14) otherwise. However, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego stood firm. They feared not the king who could kill their body, but feared God who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Their commitment was to God and they would not bow down to a false god.
This made King Nebuchadnezzar even angrier. He gave the command to increase the heat of the furnace by 7 times and to burn them immediately. The heat was so intense that even the strong men who led them to the furnace died along the way. But what happened to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego? Three of them fell into the furnace all tied up. Yet, when the king looked in, he saw four men walking loose in the burning hot fire. How could it be! Who was this fourth person?
The fourth person was the pre-incarnate Christ - Jesus appearing in a tangible form even before He came to earth as a babe in the manger. He was with them when they did not bow down to the golden image. And He was right there with them in the burning fiery furnace to deliver them from death. Who can deliver but God alone? All three friends were untouched by the fire. Everyone witnessed the miracle and even the king praised the Lord. God’s name was glorified!
Are you facing persecution at home or in school? Do they make things difficult for you because you are different as a Christian? Be not afraid, but be strong and of good courage. This was a unique event in history. Many others have died for their faith in Jesus. But one thing is sure. The same Jesus who was in the fire with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, is the same Jesus who will never leave nor forsake you.
Thought: "...there is no other God that can deliver after this sort." (Daniel 3:29)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, only You are able to deliver me from trials and persecution. Increase my faith that I may not waver but remain faithful to You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Daniel 3:19-30
GOD’S DELIVERANCE
King Nebuchadnezzar gave Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego a second chance to change their mind and worship the golden image; he would throw them into the burning furnace (v14) otherwise. However, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego stood firm. They feared not the king who could kill their body, but feared God who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Their commitment was to God and they would not bow down to a false god.
This made King Nebuchadnezzar even angrier. He gave the command to increase the heat of the furnace by 7 times and to burn them immediately. The heat was so intense that even the strong men who led them to the furnace died along the way. But what happened to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego? Three of them fell into the furnace all tied up. Yet, when the king looked in, he saw four men walking loose in the burning hot fire. How could it be! Who was this fourth person?
The fourth person was the pre-incarnate Christ - Jesus appearing in a tangible form even before He came to earth as a babe in the manger. He was with them when they did not bow down to the golden image. And He was right there with them in the burning fiery furnace to deliver them from death. Who can deliver but God alone? All three friends were untouched by the fire. Everyone witnessed the miracle and even the king praised the Lord. God’s name was glorified!
Are you facing persecution at home or in school? Do they make things difficult for you because you are different as a Christian? Be not afraid, but be strong and of good courage. This was a unique event in history. Many others have died for their faith in Jesus. But one thing is sure. The same Jesus who was in the fire with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, is the same Jesus who will never leave nor forsake you.
Thought: "...there is no other God that can deliver after this sort." (Daniel 3:29)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, only You are able to deliver me from trials and persecution. Increase my faith that I may not waver but remain faithful to You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Posted in Junior