After reading these verses, an immediate thought is “These three guys had the right amount of faith, prayed for God to save them, and their prayers were answered.” And they lived happily ever after. That can be the focus of my prayers too often. Comfort. “Lord, keep me healthy, employed, fed and clothed. Do the same for all my family and friends. Lord, keep all conflict away. And if it does come my way, please have it work out in my favor.” If I’m praying right and the right amount of faith, it should all work out, right? But then I read those first six words of verse 18. “But even if He does not…” Wow, now THAT is faith! Trusting God even when things may not work out in the immediate future. Now, I will continue to pray for health, employment, etc. He wants us to come to Him with all these requests. But I will also trust Him if things don’t seem to be working out the way I had originally planned. His plan is always better.
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Daily Bread
February 17th, 2010
Today's Passage: Daniel 3:16-18
My name is Ben Propst. I've been on staff at CCC as Facilities Director for two years. I've been attending Cumberland since 1990. I'm a native Atlantan who remembers when the Regency Hyatt was the tallest building in the city, St. Joseph's Hospital was downtown, and the downtown connector was only two lanes.
Key Verse:
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." - Daniel 3:16-18
Central Truth:
True faith is about trust and obedience
Even If He Does Not…
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February 17th, 2010 - 8:58 am
Amen! Brother
February 17th, 2010 - 7:21 pm
Amen, Amen, Amen. This is exactly something I marinate on often. It’s easy for me to praise God when times are good and my prayers are being answered, but if/when I’m tested – REALLY tested – will I still praise and trust Him? I hope so!