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Aug 3, 2024 · The imagery of a furnace in the Bible serves as a profound metaphor for both the refining process of faith and the trials that believers endure. In Isaiah 48:10, God states, “Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.”. Here, the furnace represents a place of intense heat and pressure ...
- What Fiery Furnace Do You face?
- In All Circumstances
- You Are Not Alone
- A Comfort to Others
God never once promised we would be without difficulties, in fact, Jesus promised we would have trials in this life: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). So, what fiery furnace do you face? A tough marriage? Perhaps a job loss; ...
In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul tried to encourage them through their trials: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Note that Paul did not say to give thanks for all circumstances, but rather in all circumstances. Regardless of what fire...
Unfortunately, in this “social media” era in which we live, so many want to put on their most happy face for others to see. It always looks like everyone else is living such care-free and trouble-free lives. Don’t believe it. From when I was a very young boy, I remember my dad repeating a quote to me, which I only found out years later was from Hel...
We may never know in this lifetime why the Lord allows us to face the fire. Perhaps — just perhaps — it is so we can be a comfort, an inspiration, to others. So that, rather than putting a good face on social media, we can let others know that they are not alone. God comforts us in all our troubles so we can comfort others (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). A ...
Jul 24, 2024 · But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up” (Daniel 3:17-18). This is the incredible story of three young Jewish men who defied the mighty King Nebuchadnezzar and were thrown into a fiery furnace.
When we face the consequences or are cast into figurative fiery furnaces – even if we are bound – we can rest assured that God is with us before, during, and after. He will be faithful and present with us in our going through them.
Rather than compromise their faith, the boys stood firm, trusting that God would deliver them from the fire. Read Daniel 3:17 NIV: “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.”.
May 31, 2017 · That One More, in the fiery furnace, in the icy wastes, in the valley of the shadow of death, is God with us – Emmanuel. He may not save us out of trouble, but he'll be with us through it. The writer of Daniel tells us that when the men came out of the fire they weren't even singed, and they didn't smell of smoke.
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Faithful disciples don't compromise their faith, even at pain of death. Tells the stories of the Hebrew children in the fiery furnace and Daniel in the lions' den.
