Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. 18 But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.
Observation: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego showed extreme faith and were very courageous. They put their lives on the line and told the king that they don’t have to defend their actions to the king. They refused to go against God and bow before the idols that King Nebuchadnezzar put before them. During this time, you would be put to death if you disobeyed the king. But that didn’t matter to these three. Following the one true God mattered. Because of their strong faith and being so courageous, God saved them from the blazing furnace.
Application: Times today, it is not as hard to be a disciple as it was then. Yet we,I, still fail to trust God wholeheartedly. Would I show the faith that these three showed with their courageous actions? I highly doubt it. I barely trust Him with my finances, let alone life and death situations like this. I need to become more faithful. I need to START with my tithing. Once I start handing over my idol, perhaps I will start living a more faithful and courageous life.
Prayer: God, I want to trust You in every aspect of my life. I pray that I can take this first step. I pray that I can continue every week in trusting You with my finances. I have done a HORRIBLE job with them so far. I need Your help to get on track. You can do more with 90% than I can 100%. God, I pray that I can be patient with the blessings. I know they won’t be overnight. I know that I am still reaping all my poor financial decisions. Thank You, Jesus. AMEN.
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