"A New Song" February 2023
DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY: “When We Pass Through the Fire”
Dear fellow worker of the Christian Worship Hour:
Daniel tells of how the mighty King of Babylon, proud as a peacock, erected a giant idol, about 90 feet high, covered with gold, placed it on the plain of Dura and demanded that everyone, at the sound of music, bow down, and worship the idol. (Daniel 3).
You know the story: The three Hebrew young men, Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego all refused to bow to his idol, and consequently were cast into the burning fiery furnace! God’s people today are not cast into a literal furnace, but we do have our troubles and trials. (I Peter 4:12). When we are in the fire, let us take five lessons from these young men.
v THERE WAS A COMPANIONSHIP IN THE FIRE. When old King Neb looked in the furnace, expecting that the three men would be nothing but cinders, he must have jumped like a scalded cat, because they were not only alive and well, but there was another One with them who could have been none other than Jesus in His pre-incarnate form. You know what; we are never alone in the furnace of affliction. Jesus is always with those who trust and love Him. Sometimes we may feel alone and neglected, but that’s an illusion because He said He would never leave us or forsake us no matter what. (Hebrews 13:5).
v THERE WAS FREEDOM IN THE FIRE. They were not huddled over in some corner of the furnace, but they were walking around. The proud old king had bound them hand and foot, but he could not fetter them, they were free. Health and economics and sorrow and depression may try to bind us—but even on a sick bed or in a wheel chair, we have perfect freedom of our spirit and soul! Paul, who had a lot more trials than we will ever have, declared, “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed.” (II Corinthians 4:8-10). Praise God, there is freedom of spirit and soul no matter what Satan hurls at us.
v THERE WAS CONTENTMENT IN THE FIRE. When old King Neb looked into the burning, fiery furnace his mouth dropped open so far he almost lost his upper plate (don’t look for a verse on this). But he was amazed. For sure he thought the young men would be agonizing in the fire and that they would be screaming and crying and clawing to get out. But no. There they were, like they were walking to a Sunday school picnic. They were happy and rejoicing in their God. When we get into the furnace, let us be sure we do not cry and moan and make a spectacle of ourselves by crying on how hard we have it, blaming God or anyone else we can think of, and being a pain in-the-neck to all those about us. Let us emulate the Hebrew boys and relax and rejoice in Jesus! (Philippians 4:11).
v THERE WAS NO HARM IN THE FIRE. Oh, the fire could burn away the fetters and singe the king’s whiskers, but never touch the men themselves. God kept them safe, bless His Holy Name! Friend, the fires of our afflictions cannot really hurt. Jesus talked about that, He told us not to worry about what happens to the body, just be sure our eternal soul is safe in Him. (Matthew 10:28). I do not intend to make light of troubles, but to keep them in their proper place. (Romans 8:18).
v THERE IS GREAT WITNESS IN THE FIRE. Because these men obeyed God and refused to go along with the world, a great king had to confess that there is but one God, Jehovah, and commanded his empire to worship Him. Perhaps you are in the fire today. Maybe it is your health, or your job, or your marriage, or the loss of a loved one. When that happens, we must do like the three Hebrew children, we must trust and love God no matter what happens, no matter which way the wind blows. When we humbly trust God and leave everything in His loving, nail-pierced hands, we can help others find Christ. (Romans 8:28).
Thank you for being part of our TEAM. None of us could do it alone, we need each other in prayer, giving, and telling others.
God bless you! In our Savior’s love,
Pastor Salem
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FEBRUARY 60 MINUTE SERVICE
FEBRUARY 05 “THE BIBLE AND GOD” PSALMS 119:81-96
FEBRUARY 12 “THE BIBLE AND ARCHAEOLOGY” MATTHEW 24:32-42
FEBRUARY 19 “THE BIBLE AND SCIENCE” PSALMS 8:1-9
FEBRUARY 30 MINUTE SERMONS
FEBRUARY 05 “THE BIBLE AND GOD” PSALMS 119:81-96
FEBRUARY 12 “THE BIBLE AND ARCHAEOLOGY” MATTHEW 24:32-42
FEBRUARY 19 “THE BIBLE AND SCIENCE” PSALMS 8:1-9
FEBRUARY 26 “THE BIBLE AND PROPHECY” EZEKIEL 26:11-14
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