Holy Spirit help me be fearlessly faithful to Father God…

 
Daniel 13:1-64

 
Daniel and his friends had a lot to be afraid of.  They had witnessed the temple being destroyed in Jerusalem, and thousands of their people being killed, and then had been taken captive to serve the king of Babylon. And now a white-hot fiery furnace was before them, because they refused to renounce their faithfulness to the God of Isarael. Their prayer as they were being bound to be thrown into the flames demonstrates a courage beyond steely resolve. It is the prayer of those who are faithful to a god who is not materially made, but a ‘Father’ God, with whom they have an intimate and trust-worthy relationship. “If our God whom we serve is able to deliver us, .. O let him deliver us.  But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods…” Just like Daniel and company, It is this faithfulness to Father God that carries me through seemingly fear-full situations, knowing that there is One with me who is mercy and protection beyond any frightful fiery furnace human kind can devise. Daniel and his friends were brought out unharmed from the furnace of Babylon – without even smelling like fire –and caused the King and all his kingdom to witness and seek the glory of the God of Israel with Daniel and his people going forward.  In the end, even the Temple in Jerusalem was reconstructed by the Babylonian Government. Will I, like Daniel fearlessly hold onto my faithfulness to God, wrapped as I am in His love and mercy when I face the fiery furnaces of my life? Holy Spirit, help me be fearlessly faithful to Father God.
 
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake… Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”  (Psalm 23:3) 
 
Our hearts were made for you, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.
St. Augustine of Hippo  
 
Listen to Surrender, Purify My Heart  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WppYk89xn9E
 
Soli ad gloriam Dei
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