Can't Touch This

Daniel 3:16-17 Sadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to him, "King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty's hand?"

Here we have a King, Nebuchadnezzar, who obviously mistakes himself for being THE King. He has built this huge gold image (an idol so to speak) commanding everyone to fall down and worship it at the sound of all kinds of music or be thrown into a blazing furnace. For most it was an easy decision to do as he had commanded, so at the sound of the horn and all kinds of music they fell down and worshiped the image. For whatever reason Sadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were singled out for their failure to worship this idol god made out of gold. Why? Because they knew the commands of God which trump any other given command. They stood firm in their faith which is seen in the above scripture remembering Exodus 20:3 and Deuteronomy 10:12-13. King Nebuchadnezzar says with amusement, if you don't fall down and worship it you'll go into this furnace then what god will rescue you? The boys do not budge from their previous decision to stand firm in God. Their firmness upset Nebuchadnezzar so much so that he had the furnace temperature increased seven fold while getting the strongest soldiers to tie up and take them to the furnace. Due to the extreme temperature of the furnace those "strong" soldiers died uptown throwing the boys into the furnace. King Nebuchadnezzar, who had been looking at and anticipating the gruesome burning of these boys, jumped to his feet in amazement in that FOUR boys were loosed and walking around the fired; untouched and unbothered. Nebuchadnezzar yelled in for them to come out of the fire and they came out with not even the smell of smoke on them. That's what you call FEARLESS FAITH!!

What's my point you ask? As believers and saved souls we will be singled out and persecuted for our beliefs. As we have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord into our lives we've welcomed all that comes with that. The more things change the more they stay the same; they didn't like or accept Him over 2000 years ago! Our personal persecutions may not be as severe as these three Hebrew boys, but just as God was with them in the fire He'll be with you in yours. You may feel like you're in hell; fire all around you, but guess what...it can't touch you! When people come against you look them in the face and THINK "Can't Touch This".

Think about it...the strongest soldiers died while putting the boys into the furnace showing us how much stronger God really is and also showing how God will handle those who come against us. The church as a whole is under attack. The world supports social groups for what they believe; allowing them to speak, protest and whatever else, but persecute the church for having opposing views. Always remain true to your faith. Remember we never know when God is going to drop in for an inspection. Sadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were ready and for that they were delivered! In order to be saved by God in the fire you must be willing to die for God in it as well. Be willing to allow God to use your persecution as proof that He is real, He delivers, and He will always be with you.

God's favor will leave you untouchable. He did it for David, Samson, these three boys and many more! So whatever type of furnace you're in and what ever is trying to come against you say "Can't touch This" and do a little dance because God ensured us that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. Believe that! #FearlessFAITH