The Rock and a Hot Place
Posted by Dion Todd July 17th, 2024 1,225 Views 30 Comments
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, "Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If it happens, 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, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up." Daniel 3:16-18 WEB.
While standing before the most powerful king on earth, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had to make a tough decision. King Nebuchadnezzar had built a golden idol ninety feet high. Then he commanded everyone in his kingdom to bow down and worship it when the signal was given.
Obeying the king's order would mean disobeying God's command, to have no other gods except Him. Breaking the king's rule would land them in a white-hot furnace of fire. They were caught between The Rock and a hot place.
The three Israelites refused and told the king that the God they served was able to deliver them, but even if He did not, they would not bow down to his god. When faced with great evil and certain destruction, they chose to trust God and stood strong in their faith. In the end, God did deliver them, and they were promoted in the kingdom.
When darkness comes, it's not time to whine but time to shine. When you have done all you can, stand and believe that God will take care of the rest. And even if He does not, you will still do what is right. In the end, you will find that God always does what is best for you. So be calm, be patient. God is not dead, and this will soon pass. Even if you have to go into the furnace, God will meet you there.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for everything You have done for me. Please help me to stand firm when faced with adversity. Please help me make the right decisions and be the one you called me to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I thank you for everything You have done for me. Please help me to stand firm when faced with adversity. Please help me make the right decisions and be the one you called me to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! β€οΈπ€π»
David Krull
1 month ago
God bless you Debi. I pray Gods heals you quickly with no complications. May he strengthen you through therapy in Jesus Name.
Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Amen π β€οΈπ!!
Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Lord, please help me to be the one you called me to be. Thank you for being here always. AmenποΈ
Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
AMEN, Pastor, and thank You, dear Heavenly Father for everything, past, present and future, what You did for me in the past, doing for me in the presence and what You have for me in the future to come, may Your will be done in my Life and the lives around me, please continue to lead and direct me, You are my refuge and my strength "Psalm 46:1"! May I always be sensitive to hear Your voice or gentle whisper, in the name of Jesus I ask and pray, AMEN!!!
Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I thank you for everything You have done for me. Please help me to stand firm when faced with adversity. Please help me make the right decisions and be the one you called me to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I thank you for everything You have done for me. Please help me to stand firm when faced with adversity. Please help me make the right decisions and be the one you called me to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Hi Everyone, I hope your day is going well
Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Amen ππ» thank you Pastor.
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
AMEN Good Morning Everyone π
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Thank you for this new day Lord! I pray that you will be with the nurses and me this morning while they remove the staples from my hip. π¬ Thank you in Jesusβs name I pray, Amen
Tracy Carroll commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Once again, this is right on time for me!!!!!!! Thank you Pastor & Sylvia for everything!!!!!
David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Amen Lord. Thank you Jesus.
Rachael Burke commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Lord , as I am facing this thing before me, I pray O Lord that you stand with me , and victory will be mine in Jesus name. Thanks pastor , worth reading , God bless you.
Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Amen. Great ending prayer brother!
Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Good morning, y'all, praying you have a most blessed Wednesday ππ»π!
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
This I pray, Amen.π
Schalk De beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Yes, amen Lord.
Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Heavenly Father,I thank you for all you have done in the past,today and in the future,and I thank You for the things you did even when I didn't know.
Harry Adams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Praise God and good morning thank you for the inspiration
Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Amen! In Jesus' Name we will stand and trust in God's timing for His perfect will. Praise Your name!!
Harry Adams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Rock and a Hot Place
1 month ago
Praise God and good morning thank you for the inspiration