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Devotion by Ben Stuart
There is a deep inclination in humans to “go with the flow” and worship what everyone else worships. The masses always find an image to get their meaning from–be it a politician, popstar, nation, or lifestyle. You face a similar predicament as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Will you worship the things of this world with everyone else, or will you resist the world’s idolatry because of your loyalty to Jesus?
While King Nebuchadnezzar believed no god could rescue them from his power, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego trusted that their God was able to pull off such a rescue. But their faith went beyond deliverance—they declared, “but if not” they still would not bow. Their confidence was in God’s ability and his sovereignty– a deep trust that he works all things together for the good of his people.
Do you have a confidence in God’s ability to see you through your current trials? Do you have a confidence in his sovereignty to work these trials together for your good?
Prayer:
LORD,
Thank you for your sovereign power and abiding presence.
Would you graciously give me an unwavering faith in your power to deliver, and a humble trust in your will, even when the path is unclear?
Would you keep me steadfast in my devotion to you, that I may resist the idols of this world?
Would you forgive me for the time I have run to earthly idols?
Thank you Jesus for living and reigning, now and forever.
Amen.