Daniel 3:13-25

The God we serve is able to deliver us (v17)

Due to an injury that occurred in 1992, I suffer from chronic pain in my upper back, shoulders, and neck. During the most excruciating and disheartening moments, it’s not always easy to trust or praise the Lord. But when my situation feels unbearable, God’s constant presence comforts me. He strengthens me and reassures me of His unchanging goodness, limitless power, and sustaining grace. And when I’m tempted to doubt, my Lord, I’m encouraged by the determined faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They worship God and trusted He was with them, even when their situation seemed hopeless.

When king Nebuchadnezzar threatened to throw them into a blazing furnace if they didn’t turn away from the true God to worship his golden status (Daniel 3:13-15) these three men displayed courageous and confident faith. They never doubted the Lord was worthy of their. Worship (v17) “even if” He didn’t rescue them from their current predicament (v18). And God didn’t leave them alone in their time of need; He joined and protected them in the furnace (vv 24-25)

God doesn’t leave us alone either. He remains with us through trials that can feel as destructive as Nebuchadnezzar’s furnace. Even if our suffering doesn’t end on this side of eternity, God is and always will be mighty, trustworthy, and good. We can rely on His constant and loving presence.

PRAYER LINE: Lord, thank You for being with us, no matter what we’re going through.

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Faith relies on our Almighty God’s unchanging character, not on our circumstances (ODB)