Text: Daniel 3:1-23
“And if not…”
I feel like that’s the rally cry of my faith. I hold on to the idea that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had. I believe that God will show up, that He will show up here on Earth and move in His people and move mountains.
“And, if not…”
And if not, He is still good. He is still the King Most High. He alone is still worthy of our worship. It is still worth it. It would be far better for me to perish than to live a life of bowing down to a lesser god.
We may not live under a government that dictates who or what we can worship, but how often do we voluntarily allow idols to take residence in our life? Comfort, safety, health, wealth. How often do we bow down and sacrifice for those things?
I have hopes. I have desires. If I’m honest, sometimes I hope God’s desires line up with my desires for my life, not the other way around.
But, I believe I’d give up comfort, safety, health and wealth to more fully know God. I believe that giving up those things would benefit me here on Earth. And, if not, I have the comfort of knowing there is glory in Eternity.
Do you have something you are hoping God will show up and do? Do you trust that He is good to grant that desire? Do you trust that He is also good in the “And, if not…”?
If God does or don’t do what I hoping he does, I will continue to stand on his word.
For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 55:8
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Yes. This, THIS, is how I feel!
Boyfriend ended it this weekend because he isn’t a Christian yet. Trusting God that He saves him and if not, He is sill good.
Recently I have had a major health issue. Misdiagnosis after another. All I had left was to cry out to Jesus. He is my king, my father, my deliverer! I left my health and life in His mighty hands! I prayed his will be done! HE DELIVERED ME! Thank you Jesus!
I a movies about those three men a few nights ago.. i wished that i had half of the faith that tjose men had in God…. yes i do faith but, i dont feel that where i
For years I prayed my mother to have her health restored and pain subside. I prayed His mercy on her. She lived with chronic intense pain for three decades that only worsened.
Without going through all her inflictions, my mother died 12/20/12. I did not expect to lose her and mourned for her. However, I know He is still good and worthy of my praises.
I realized He answered my prayers by taking her home when she could no longer take on the journey living in such a broken body. I will see her one day in her new body no longer in pain dancing at His feet.
He is still good and worthy of my praises!
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