Sometimes God does not prevent us from being thrown into the furnace. Not because He is absent or indifferent, but because He has a greater point to prove — both to us and to those who watch from the sidelines. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we may find ourselves standing in the flames, not by choice but by circumstance. Yet even there, His presence is unmistakable.
The furnace is not meant to destroy us, but to refine us. The heat burns away pride, fear, unforgiveness, and anything that does not reflect His glory. What emerges is not ashes but a purer, freer self, radiant with the testimony of God’s faithfulness.
📖 "When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you." — Isaiah 43:2 (NKJV)
In the fire, we discover the intimacy of His nearness. He doesn’t simply rescue us from the outside; He steps into the blaze with us. The same flames that were meant to consume become the very place where chains fall off, where onlookers are astonished, and where God’s glory is revealed.
💡Reflection:
What "furnace" am I currently walking through?🤔
Which chains or burdens might God be burning away in this season?🤔
How can I remind myself daily that He is with me in the fire?🤔
🙌Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being with me in every furnace I face. Refine me through the flames until only Your likeness remains. May others see not my strength, but Your glory shining through me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Donderdag 4 September 2025
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