Indeed, the words "You never left your own without help" resonated in my mind as I reflected on the consistency of God's love for us. There are times when we face challenges and feel that God has forgotten us. But friends, the Lord is always aware of the crises we will face, and that's why, even before they begin, He has already spoken to us in Isaiah 43:2:
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."
For every fire you're going through, God is always present, and He is our helper.
In the Bible, King Nebuchadnezzar ordered that everyone bow down to worship an idol at the sound of the drum. During this time, there were three Hebrew men—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who loved and worshiped the Lord. They prayed and served God faithfully, not realizing the enemy was watching, looking for a legal reason to destroy them.
When the king's decree was given, and these men refused to bow down, I can imagine the enemy thought, "Let's see who will help them now," believing they were untouchable. But Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego remained unshaken. They were not afraid for their lives. They didn’t hesitate to continue worshiping God.
They must have thought, "Why should we worship an idol when it is the Lord who brought us here? He made us healthier and stronger without eating the king's food, and He is the one who protects us and favors us above all others." So, they decided to continue serving Him, knowing He would take care of them.
Friends, the challenges of life may seem overwhelming, as though they're about to knock us down. But we have assurance in the Lord. He is the fourth man in the fire, and He is willing to save and deliver us. God can change the situation that seems impossible. He is saying that yes, the fire will come, but it will not burn you; it will be a refining fire, a rebranding fire.
In Daniel 3:13-18, King Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He demanded, “Is it true that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden image I have set up?”
In Daniel 3:19-25, the king's anger intensified. He ordered the furnace to be heated seven times hotter than usual and commanded his strongest soldiers to tie up the three men and throw them into the blazing furnace.
Then, in Daniel 3:26-30, after throwing them into the fire, Nebuchadnezzar approached the furnace and called out, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!" The three men walked out of the fire, and the satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisors gathered around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies; not a hair on their heads was singed, their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them.
The fire was a demonstration of God's power. It was meant to reveal His glory in their lives. God is willing to show Himself through the trials we face when we remain faithful to His instructions.
So, do not grow weary—your help is here, and it is the Lord, mighty in power.
Stay Revived!
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