November 22, 2016

Isaiah 43:2b NKJV - "...When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you."

Remember Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?  They were Daniel's three friends who were thrown into the fiery furnace because they would not bow down to the king's idolatrous statue.  They were willing to face the fire knowing they could face their God with no shame.  God honored their faith and loyalty by literally standing in the fire with them and, truly, they were not scorched!  (Daniel 3:27).  Not all "fiery trials" will result with no pain.  Many believers have literally been burned to death, but they had God's grace sufficient for them to face such torture.  God has promised always to be with His own and that includes you.  Don't ever be ashamed to stand true to Him in spite of whatever may happen.  You have His promise to face the trial with you.