Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 23 Mar 2008

Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 23 Mar 2008

Daniel 3:24-25: Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, "Weren't there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?" They replied, "Certainly, O king." 25 He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods." Sometimes in fear of circumstances we choose the safe route in anticipation of the worst outcome. When we stand up for our faith, we will face torment, humiliation, and persecution. Three men stood for their faith and would not bow down and worship other God’s. These men were, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. (Daniel 3:8-25) Today’s word of encouragement is about having a bold confidence in the name of Jesus. Will we choose the safe route or will we boldly walk in confidence because we know that God is with us? Tomorrow our faith could be tested, simply bow down and worship other gods and your life will be set free. Or, face death!! Daniel 3:24-25, clearly reveals the power of God. While Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego were thrown into the fiery furnace, King Nebuchadnezzar saw a fourth man inside the furnace. Jesus will always meet us at our great hour of desperation. He will always meet us in our needs, cry for plea, if only we fully realize the measure of our Father’s love. What is your battle? What route will you choose? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego chose the bold and confident route because of their pure and honest relationship with God. The outcome was clear—God saved them, God used them to humble the wise, the rich, and opened the eyes of the persecutors. Again, what is your battle and what route will you choose? © Mar 2008 Shaun Lee. www.everynation.org.sg archive: www.shauntzen.blogspot.com