![]() 3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 “ 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people– 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” This well-known verse from John reminds us of God’s heart for us and his plan to redeem us. John 3:16-17 “ 16For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost”.Joshua 1:6 “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” The LORD speaking to Joshua showing how He provides strength and fulfills His promises.I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” An amazing word of encouragement to Israel. Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you do not be dismayed, for I am your God.Studies have often shown how it takes 21 days to create a new behavior or to change a pattern of behaviors, so why not start today and meditate on these scriptures for the next three weeks? Bible verses on the nature of God Just as the heat burned away the ropes that bound Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, God uses our trials to free us from the fear of anything other than Him.Whether it is learning to love a little better, learning to trust a little better, or just a way to let scripture guide your daily life, meditating on certain Bible verses will certainly transform the way you think and act. God uses the fires in our own lives to teach us to trust Him. They grew even more confident of God in the flames than when they decided not to bow in fear to Nebuchadnezzar. I wonder if he sniffed the air, unable to detect even a whiff of smoke.ĭid you notice the three men found freedom in the fire? In the presence of God, their bonds fell away. I imagine him touching their intact clothes, which were not singed by the fire. They strolled through the doorway and stood before him. He immediately called Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego out of the furnace. Much to his astonishment, he saw four men walking freely in the flames, apparently untouched. From a safe distance, the king peered into the furnace, no doubt eager to see them consumed. You may already know how the story ended for our three God-fearing heroes. What can mere people do to me?’” ( Hebrews 13:6 NLT) “So we can say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. They lived out what the author of Hebrews taught. They respected and trusted God more than they feared the fire. ![]() Sometimes we wonder if we will survive. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego displayed confidence in God we should learn to emulate. Sometimes fire is simply a normal part of life. In some countries, trusting God might cost your freedom or even your life. I still laugh at the memory of Mom when I smell burning rubber. The dirt flew as she stomped her smoking sneakers into the ground to put out the fire. Mom dropped her feet from the metal fire ring, leaped out of her chair, and jumped like a possessed ape in the dark. I sniffed the air, detecting a strange smell. One evening, long after the light had fled, we sat staring into the glowing blue-orange embers. We’d lounge around the crackling flames every evening after our day’s excursions, sharing stories, songs, and laughter. We often took my mom along, who was not a camper for most of her life. These days, I must admit my bones prefer to sleep on my comfy air mattress cot. I think it’s the allure of the campfire that keeps me going back to the tent life. It’s funny how much I like the outdoors, though I scream and dance at seeing anything with more than four legs. My husband and I and our kids have spent many nights sleeping on the ground, securely zipped inside our tent-away from any bugs, mind you. They didn’t even smell of smoke!” - Daniel 3:26-27 NLT Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. Then the high officers, officials, governors, and advisers crowded around them and saw that the fire had not touched them. “Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted: “ Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire.
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