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Mighty to Save

  • 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 your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up. Daniel 3:17'18 WEB.

    Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylon, had built a golden image ninety feet high and commanded everyone in his kingdom to bow down and worship it when the music played. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood before the ruthless King who had conquered their cities and taken them into exile. They listened to the new decree being read.

    The King's offer was simple: All they had to do was bow down to the giant statue, and this problem would go away until the next time the music played. It was just a small compromise. They could think of so many ways to justify doing this as well:

    "They were captives living here, and they should obey the laws of the land. God could have intervened in the first place, and they wouldn't even be here. Everyone else is doing it."

    Yet, when the three Hebrews were given the choice of bowing down to the golden idol or dying, they stood on Deuteronomy 5:7, "You shall have no other gods before Me." They told Nebuchadnezzar that their God was fully able to deliver them. But even if He didn't, they wouldn't serve his god nor bow to his golden idol. Then, having done all they could do, they stood their ground (Ephesians 6:13).

    King Nebuchadnezzar became furious, and he preheated the blazing furnace seven times hotter than normal. Then he had Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego bound and thrown into the furnace. The fire was so hot that it killed the guards who threw them in.

    Nebuchadnezzar may have had them thrown into the furnace, but God met them in the fire. They chose death rather than compromise, but God decided to rescue them. What a powerful testimony. They survived the fire, and when they came out of the furnace, only the ropes that had bound them were burned away. They didn't even smell like smoke.

    If they had compromised the word of God they knew and understood by intentionally bowing down to the idol, they would have been just like everyone else. God wouldn't have had to deliver them, for they wouldn't have needed it.

    If you want to see God show Himself mighty in your life, then be different. Don't go with the flow. Stand on His Word, and don't compromise it to avoid offending someone. God meets us in the fire after we have taken a stand on His word, and then He shows us that He is mighty to save.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me stand strong in the face of my enemies. Deliver me from their hands. I choose You, Lord. Show Yourself strong in my life, and help me make the right decisions today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network


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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord. 

Oct 18
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

Oct 18
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

Oct 18
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

I pray that I stand strong as a mighty warrior for God! Thank you Lord, Amen!

Oct 18
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

I pray for you to be a mighty warrior like Joshua, God bless you my friend and I hope to see you at praise prayer and worship time today, Have an awesome amazing Wednesday brother!

Oct 18
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Thank you Brother!

Oct 19
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams

Heavenly Father, please help me stand strong in the face of my enemies. Deliver me from their hands. I choose You, Lord. Show Yourself strong in my life, and help me make the right decisions today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Oct 18
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

Oct 18
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God help me be a good example and pleasing in your sight. Amen

Oct 18
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen

Oct 18
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

Oct 18
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Amen! Good morning to all :)

Oct 18
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Good morning Lynn see ya at praise prayer and worship service time, God bless you my friend!!

Oct 18
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Yes Lord, Amen and Amen 

Oct 18
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen!

Oct 18
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!! Amen!! Amen! 

Oct 18
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me stand strong in the face of my enemies. Deliver me from their hands. I choose You, Lord. Show Yourself strong in my life, and help me make the right decisions today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Thank you Jesus for making me strong through my weakness I love you and need you in my life every second of every day thank you for loving a sinner like me 

Oct 18
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Thank you, Pastor Dion, for this mighty encouraging example. Putting on the Armor of God this morning! Thank you, Lord!

Oct 18
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen & Amen Pastor Dion!!! (h5) So blessed and so happy to be able to attend our prayer meeting again and being lifted up by spirit filled song & music, being with my brothers & sisters in the Lord again!!! (h5)  -  Dear Lord, please grant me discernment in making the right decisions concerning my family including my Church family, and the needs of others in what to do and what to say, and please help me standing strong leaning on Your guidance and strength in the holy name of Jesus, AMEN! (h5)

Oct 18
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

Oct 18
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Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

Oct 18
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Madalyn Myers
Madalyn Myers

Amen

Oct 18