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What Do I Stand FOR?



What Do I Stand For?

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18- Daniel 3:16-18 AMPC- [16] Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, it is not necessary for us to answer you on this point. [17] If our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. [18] 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!

The Biblical story about Daniel’s 3 friends; Shadrack, Meshack & Abednego is a challenge to me and indeed it should be to any Christian. What is my faith helping me to achieve for the Kingdom of God? What am I willing to give up or to suffer for His glory? When things don’t go as they should, it is easy to doubt and even to look back. However, there is a better goal ahead than behind.

Jesus Himself faced the same challenge that we face every day, John 12:26-27 AMPC [26] If anyone serves Me, he must continue to follow Me [to cleave steadfastly to Me, conform wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying] and wherever I am, there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. [27] Now My soul is troubled and distressed, and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour [of trial and agony]? But it was for this very purpose that I have come to this hour [that I might undergo it]. Jesus had the option of saying no, but He chose the will of God rather than His own will.

Paul also understood that salvation is not an easy journey, There are things, shackles that must fall for us to achieve that which we have been called for. Philippians 3:7-8 AMPC- [7] But whatever former things I had that might have been gains to me, I have come to consider as [one combined] loss for Christ's sake. [8] Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [of perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to be mere rubbish (refuse, dregs), in order that I may win (gain) Christ (the Anointed One).

Reflection

What am I willing to give up for Jesus to be glorified?

What do I need to know about Christ in my experiences today?

What kingdom goal am I pursuing today?


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