This is such a strong example that faith isn’t believing nothing bad will happen to you. It’s believing that we serve a God who is loving and cares for us. Who will protect us through trials and even if we have to go through the trials we will not be alone. This was my belief during the beginning of covid outbreak back in 2020. I believed that no weapon formed against our household would prosper. I believed that we wouldn’t get covid. But I also said, but even if we did, I believe the Lord will see us through it. I had such strong faith during that season. That year. Is every year and season such a strong level of faith in my big God? Not necessarily. I too struggle with fear at times, but one thing I know is that my heavenly Father is a good and loving one. He is with me no matter what I face. There was other circumstances in the past that I prayed for, believed for, and had faith for, but in my prayer I would tell the Lord even if he doesn’t change the circumstances, even if things didn’t go my way, I would still serve him. I would never blame him. I pray for his will to be done and not mine. I would declare his word over the situation. I would speak life. Faith is more then just never speaking negatively, it’s believing in the one true God and trusting your life into his hands, no matter what the outcome is!
Daniel 3:16-18 NLT says,
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”
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