Devotional
So, beloved, it’s time to stop wearing yourself out trying to figure things out on your own! In any circumstance you found yourself, just trust that God will bring you through. If not for any other thing, let the story of the three Jewish young men motivates you. The Bible has it that in Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who, because of their faith in God, refused to worship a statue of the king of Babylon. Their protest infuriated the king so much that he ordered them to be thrown into a fiery furnace that was heated seven times hotter than usual. In fact, the furnace was so hot it burned up the men who threw them inside of it! But they were comforted by the Word of God in Proverbs 3:5, which says,
Key Scripture
Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.Proverbs 3:5 AMP
Refreshing for the Day
Now, here’s the part I want you to see: The Bible says that the three men were bound and thrown into the furnace, but when the king looked in, he saw four unbound men walking around in the fire (Daniel 3:23-25). And the big question is, who was the fourth man, who freed them from bondage and rescued them from death? He is the One who never leaves us nor forsakes us (Deut. 31:8). He is Jesus Christ. So, beloved, if you are thrown into a fiery furnace of life or found yourself in any crisis of life, and you think you just can’t stand it any longer—remember Jesus will be there with you. And His presence will surely see you through. Stay Refreshed!
Note This
The toughest times in our life are when our faith grows the most. And each time we go through things with God, we learn to trust Him more.
Responsibility
So, in your crisis of life, learn to trust in God and He will see through.
Pause in His presence
Prayer
O Lord, You’re my God, I trust in You. Please deliver me from the troubles and difficulties of life, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Carry this with you
Prophetic Word
Just as the Lord delivered the three young men, may He deliver you and yours from the troubles of life, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
Bible Texts
Proverbs 3:5, Daniel 3, Deut. 31:8