God's Glory Church

The God we serve can save us. — Daniel 3:17

Due to an injury in 1992, I often suffer from chronic pain in my shoulders and neck. When pains are very strong, it is not always easy to trust the Lord and praise Him. But when I’m really struggling, God’s constant presence comforts me. The Lord strengthens me and assures me of His unchanging love, boundless power and grace that sustains us. At times like these, I am encouraged by the resolute faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They worshiped God and believed that He was with them, even in a situation that seemed hopeless.

When King Nebuchadnezzar threatened to throw these three young men into the fiery furnace (Dan. 3:13-15) if they did not worship his golden image, they answered him with great courage and faith. They did not doubt that the Lord deserves to be worshiped (Dan. 3:17) – even if He does not save them from a fierce death (Dan. 3:18). And God did not leave them alone at the time of the cruel test: He joined them in the furnace and protected them from the fire (Dan. 3:24-25).

The Lord will never leave us alone. He remains with us in times of trial that may seem as threatening as Nebuchadnezzar’s furnace. Even if our suffering does not end on this side of eternity, the Lord will always remain powerful, kind – the One who deserves our trust.

Lord, we thank You that You are always with us, no matter what happens to us.
Faith is trusting in the unchanging character of almighty God, not in circumstances.
Author: Sosheel Dixon