The Rock and a Hot Place
Posted by Dion Todd April 12th, 2019 5,692 Views 0 Comments
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, 'Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If it happens, 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, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up.' Daniel 3:16 WEB
While standing before the most powerful king on earth, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had a tough decision to make. Obeying the king's order would mean to disobey God's command, to have no other gods except Him. Disobeying the king would land them in a white hot, furnace of fire. They were caught between The Rock, and a hot place.
King Nebuchadnezzar had built a golden idol ninety feet high and commanded everyone in his kingdom to bow down and worship it. Three Israelites refused and told the king that the God they served was able to deliver them, but even if He did not, they would not bow down to his god. When faced with great evil and certain destruction, they chose to trust God and stood strong in their faith. In the end, God did deliver them and they were promoted in the kingdom.
When darkness comes, it's not time to whine, but time to shine. When you have done all that you can, stand, and believe that God will take care of the rest. And even if He does not, you will do what is right. In the end, you will find that God always does what is best for you. So be calm, be patient, God is not dead, and this too will soon pass. Even if you have to go into the furnace, God will meet you there.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank you for everything that You have done for me. Please help me to stand strong when faced with adversity. Help me make the right decisions and be the one that you called me to be, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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