Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego

Three Faith Changing Words. That was the title of a recent sermon that my Pastor gave. The following is just a summary of points that were given in that sermon. I pray you'll get something out of this as much as I did. Of course I've added in myself as well. The sermon was about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego and how they stood up for their faith no matter what. They believed that God could save them from the furnance, but also believed that if he did not they will still have faith in Him.

One point Pastor made was that faith is the keystone of knowing God. It's faith that heals the sick. Studies have shown that those who are prayed over are more likely to get well...and quicker! Faith is being confident, unshakable, and trusting in an unseen God. Just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego were! Again, they believed that God could save them, they were confient, unshakable and trusted in an unseen God!

According to Daniel 3:18, they had faith that God is able to deliever them but even if He did not, they still loved Him. You see faith has nothing to do with a miracle, but who is able to preform them and who is in charge of them. BUT IF NOT! They still believed in God and trusted Him that He had a bigger plan! BUT IF NOT!

Have you ever wanted to move a mountain in your life but couldn't. Think about this, perhaps that problem isn't the mountain, but the person standing in front of it. Ask, pray, believe, and expect. That's faith. Our idea of a miracle isn't God's idea of a miracle. He has bigger better things in mind.

When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego were to be thrown in the furnace, the heat was turned up. This was how mad the king was that the three didn't bow to his image. In fact, the heat was so intense that the gurads taking Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego to the furnace died from the heat! When the king looked into the furnace a forth man was walking around! Can you image what was going through the kings head? Three thrown in, but four are now in there. Not only that but Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego were also walking around in the furnace. They had survived! It was a miracle! Who but God could have saved them. Was it He who was in the furnace with the three? Of course it was! Some people say it was Jesus Himself, some say an angel. No matter it was probably frightning to those who saw this. Because of this miracle, the king made a decree that there is only ONE true God! God had a bigger plan! (see Daniel 3:29) The mountain had been moved! BUT IF NOT!

What would you have done? Would you stand up and say you won't bow? Would you still believe and trust in God no matter what the situation? BUT IF NOT!!! Three Faith Changing Words.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego

But if not,
I will trust.
But if not,
I will believe.
But if not,
I'll stand my ground.
But if not,
My God will save me from the
fiery furnace.
But if not,
I'll be unshaken.
But if not,
I'll hold my faith.

-CEC
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For the story of Shadrach, Mechashach, and Abendego, read Daniel 3

Until next time, Where are you?
Corinne<><