
June 2nd, 2024
Daniel 3:4-6 And the herald proclaimed aloud, “You are commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages, that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. And whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace.”
The time to stand intensifies when the permissible becomes
Daniel 3:15 But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you out of my hands?”
Standing up leads to standing out leading to the pressure to stand
Daniel 3:17-18 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”
Genuine faith quickly follows “I wonder if” with “
Daniel 3:25 He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”
When you find yourself in a compromising situation, remember the win is
THE PAUSE: 10 MINUTES WITH GOD
MONDAY | Courageous Faith
PASSAGE: Daniel 3:12B
PAUSE: There are times when governing authorities might demand that Christians do things that are directly opposed to the clear tenets of our faith. This is when courageous faith in God must be displayed.
PRAYER: Lord, I want to be faithful to be subject to governing authorities. But if the time ever comes that I need to choose between God and government give me the courage to obey You! Amen.
TUESDAY | God or the golden image?
PASSAGE: Daniel 3:17-18
PAUSE: An Idol is anything we worship other than the One True God! The world will often pressure, and sometimes demand, that we bow down to its idols. DO NOT DO IT!
PRAYER: Lord, the world often lifts up things for me worship other than You. And my own heart can make an idol out of just about anything. Help me to have no other gods in my life but You and You alone! Amen.
WEDNESDAY | Listen to God!
PASSAGE: Acts 4:19-20
PAUSE: The mission of the church is to share the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost world! (See Acts 1:8). Even when the world tells us to “shut up about that,” we must find ways to proclaim Christ!
PRAYER: Lord, the good news of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. Give me courage and clarity to share Christ with others no matter what. Amen.
THURSDAY | OBEY!
PASSAGE: Acts 5:29
PAUSE: When it comes to obeying God or government there is a line! We stay subject to government whenever possible, even to a fault. But when obeying government means disobeying God and His Kingdoms mission, we must follow God!
PRAYER: Lord, I want to be a good citizen. And I want to honor and obey You in all that I do. Help me to do both for Your glory! Amen.
FRIDAY | FINAL TEST
PASSAGE: Revelation 20:4
PAUSE: One of the end times events is the Antichrist demanding that the world worship him alone. There is great reward for those who refuse to do so, even to the point of death.
PRAYER: Lord, one day a ruler will oppose You in an ultimate showdown. Give me the faith of one who would never deny You, no matter the cost! Amen.