God's Glory Church

“And I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and there is no harm to them, and the appearance of the fourth is like the son of God.” — Daniel 3:25

When the Nobel laureate Max Planck traveled to different cities with lectures, his driver once said that he could replace him because he had listened to his lectures many times. Therefore, he liked this idea, and he offered to exchange places in the next city. The driver agreed and confidently read the lecture. Then it was time for questions and answers. A difficult question was asked, but the driver, not confused, answered: “I see, you know the subject. However, your question is so simple that even my driver will be able to answer it.” Plank stepped forward and answered! This is how this funny and, of course, fictional story ends.

Daniil’s three friends also found themselves “on the hot seat”. King Nebuchadnezzar threatened to throw them into a red-hot furnace if they did not bow down to the idol. “And who is the God that will save you from my hands?” he said (Dan. 3:15). The friends refused to comply with the order. Then the king ordered to light the furnace seven times stronger than usual and throw the young men into the fire.

But a miracle happened. An angel (v. 28), and possibly Jesus Himself, joined them, protecting them from the flames, and the king received an undeniable answer to his question (vv. 24-25). As a result, Nebuchadnezzar glorified the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and admitted that “there is no other God who can save like this one” (vv. 28-29).

Sometimes we also face difficulties. But Jesus walks alongside. He will carry us in his arms.

What problems are you unable to cope with? How can Jesus help you solve them?

Lord Jesus, You are the answer when there are no other answers.

Author: Mike Whittmer