Another great example of men resting in the sovereignty of God is the story in Daniel chapter 3, of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. These three young Hebrew captives would not bow to the golden idol that king Nebuchadnezzar set up. The king brought these three men in before Him and gave them one more chance to either bow or be cast into the fiery furnace and be burned. And they said, "If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up" (Daniel 3:17-18). They weren't careful at all in their answer to the king. They were very bold and very sure about their God. They were resting in a very unsure situation in the ability of their God. They knew their God was able to deliver them one way or the other. He would deliver them out of the fire or out of the king’s hand. God honored their faith in His sovereign power and delivered them out of the fire. Do you have this kind of bold faith in the mighty hand of God to deliver you?( The Sovereignty of God by Steve Carr)
I am praying for that kind of bold faith! Hunter and I are in the heat of a very unsure situation! It has been hard enough not having Lucy to hold, rock, kiss, and make memories with. Throw in the enormous bills we are faced with, and I am quick to ask God...where are you? Are you able to take care of this? But if I believe in his sovereign power I know he can!
Several different times today I was reminded of the verse in Psalm that says " be still and know that I am God." He is El Elyon...God Most High...Sovereign over All! I can find true rest in that!
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