Facing The Furnace #RTTBROS #Nightlight
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Facing The Furnace #RTTBROS #nightlight "In the Furnace, But Not Alone" "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." - Isaiah 43:2 (KJV) The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is a powerful testament to unwavering faith in the face of adversity. These three young men, confronted with the choice between worshipping a false idol or facing a fiery death, chose to stand firm in their beliefs. Their response to King Nebuchadnezzar echoes through the ages: "If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up." - Daniel 3:17-18 (KJV) What happened next was nothing short of miraculous. God didn't extinguish the flames or prevent the three from being cast into the furnace. Instead, He did something far more extraordinary – He joined them in their trial. The astonished king exclaimed: "Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God." - Daniel 3:25 (KJV) This account reminds us of a profound truth: God doesn't always remove our struggles, but He promises to be with us through them. When life's challenges surround us like a raging fire, we must remember that it's not about the intensity of the flames, but about the presence of our Savior in the midst of them. In our own lives, we may face fiery trials – financial hardships, health crises, or relationship struggles. These situations can feel overwhelming, much like the furnace that was heated seven times hotter for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. But take heart! Our Lord doesn't abandon us in these moments. He steps into the fire with us, protecting and comforting us. Remember, dear friend, when things look bleak around you, shift your focus from the circumstances to the One who stands beside you. For it is written: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." - Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) Let us face our trials with the same faith and courage as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, knowing that our God is not only able to deliver us but chooses to walk with us through every fire we face. Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithful presence in our lives, especially during our most challenging times. Help us to trust in You fully, knowing that You are with us always, even in the fiercest fires of life. In Jesus' name, Amen. https://linktr.ee/rttbros Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros
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