This morning as I was studying the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego being thrown into the furnace by the order of Nebuchadnezzar, I prayed for a deeper meaning. What came to me was that often when we hear a certain song, smell or fleeting thought, we can be seductively drawn back into an experience of the past. If careless, that experience becomes a god to us and we are worshipping it. Images of the past can flood our consciousness, whether enjoyable or frightening. God is right here with us at all times and there is nothing to fear. There was also no past without Him! Daniel 3:11 states “And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.” Do we really think God is saying that to us? The more alert I am to my thoughts, the more I can cast out the ones that are not from God.
Praying daily to see what God sees and hear what He is saying strengthens my spiritual muscles and I can honestly say only spiritual growth is going on.
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