Famous For – Part 2: Walk Through The Fire
“…Didn’t we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?… Look! I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!” Daniel 3:24-25 (p.670)
Facing the Heat:
- The fire that burns inside: The Fire of Fear and Doubt.
- The fire that surrounds: The Fire of a Fallen World.
- Transformation Needed: Deliverance Through Jesus.
“Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.” Matthew 25:41 (p.756)
Daniel 3: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego
“‘Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Matthew 1:23 (p.733)
- Have Unwavering Confidence, Trusting God No Matter The Outcome.
(They) “…saw that the fire had not touched them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn’t even smell of smoke!” Daniel 3:27 (p.670)
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (p.811)
- Recognize the Fire.
- Invite Jesus into the Fire.
- Point Others to the Fourth Man.
My Next Step This Week:
Spend time in prayer each day, inviting Jesus into the fires you are facing. Take a moment to share the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego with one person who needs encouragement, reminding them that Jesus is with them, too.
Series Memory Verse: “‘but the angel reassured them. Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.’” Luke 2:10 (p.781)