Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is abl... View MoreShadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us[a] from Your Majesty’s hand.
--- Daniel 3:16-17
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were pressured to deny God, but they chose to be faithful to him no matter what happened! They trusted God to deliver them, but they were determined to be faithful regardless of the consequences. If God always rescued those who were true to him. Christians would not need faith. Their religion would be a great insurance policy, and there would be lines of selfish people ready to sign up. We should be faithful to serve God whether he intervenes on our behalf or not. Our eternal reward is worth any suffering we may have to endure first.
--- Life Application Study Bible notes
Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
--- John 14:21
Jesus said that his ... View MoreWhoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
--- John 14:21
Jesus said that his followers show their love for him by obeying him.
Love is more than lovely words; it is commitment and conduct. If you love Christ, then prove it by obeying what he says in his Word.
--- Life Application Study Bible notes
Dear Heavenly Father,
I am quick to say that I love You but I fall short of the way You love me.
I desire to show my love for You in my deeds.
I want to please You by my obedience to Your will.
Help me keep Your words and deepen my understanding of them as I apply them to the constantly changing situations that I face.
Take up residence in me and radiate through me to show Your justice, mercy and love. I ask the Holy Spirit to stir in me to rekindle the fire of Your love. Reveal Yourself to me , Lord.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
--- 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV
A giving attitude is more important than the amount g... View MoreEach one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
--- 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV
A giving attitude is more important than the amount given. The person who can give only a small gift shouldn’t be embarrassed. God is concerned about how a person gives from his or her resources (see Mark 12:41-44). According to that standard the giving of the Macedonian churches would be difficult to match (8:3). God himself is a cheerful giver. Consider all he has done for us. He is pleased when we who are created in his image give generously and joyfully. Do you have a difficult time letting go of your money? It may reflect ungratefulness to God.
---Life Application Study Bible notes
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