Daniel 3:16-18 "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, "We don't need to answer your last question. If our God, whom we honor, can save us from a blazing furnace and from your power, he will, Your Majesty. But if he doesn't, you should know, Your Majesty, we'll never honor your gods or worship the gold statue that you set up."
TODAY’S THOUGHT
One of life’s greatest needs is to be accepted and to have a sense of belonging. Because that desire and need is so great, it is easy to allow ourselves to be manipulated by popular culture and other people around us. The adage if others are doing it, it must be ok, only happens when we give into the temptation of conforming to their ways. If we’re not careful, we can compromise our faith for the temporary approval of others.
As Christians, we must remember that no matter how much pressure we face in life, God is always there to rescue us in our times of need. Think about "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego" They could have followed the crowd but when the challenge came they told the King, "If our God, whom we honor, can save us from a blazing furnace and from your power, he will, Your Majesty. But if he doesn't, you should know, Your Majesty, we'll never honor your gods or worship the gold statue that you set up." Rather than living our lives for the approval of others, we must live our lives for an audience of one. His name is Jesus! Remember, no matter how much the heat is turned up with the pressures to conform, God has given us everything we need to challenge the norm so that we can stand up and stand out for our Lord.
You are Loved!
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