Armor Up with Truth, Justice and Peace!

Stop:  Our devotions will follow the same scriptures that over 70 children will talk about in Easter’s Vacation Bible School this week. Let’s bring God into our lives with a deep breath….. saying I am a Child of God.

Listen: Daniel 3:28-29a (the whole story is found in Daniel 3)

King Nebuchadnezzar -

“‘May the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be praised! He has sent his angel and saved his servants. They trusted in him. They refused to obey my command. They were willing to give up their lives. They would rather die than serve or worship any god except their own God. No other god can save people this way. So I’m giving an order about the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. No one may say anything against him.’”

Reflect: After hearing this story, I often have wondered, wouldn’t it have been a lot easier to bow to the statue and avoid death by a fiery furnace? Why didn’t they just bow to the statue and then tell God we really only worship you? But as I think about it further, if that would have happened, all of the people there would not have the opportunity to see God show up.  God showed up in a powerful way and Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego praised God even in the flames.  They believed that God was with them. Three friends alongside of each other.  Friends that stood up for one another and entered the flames together. God showed up even in the fire and is ALWAYS with us.

Pray:  God, help us trust you at all times.  Please give us the confidence we need. Amen

Carry On: Stand strong and surround yourself with people who help you trust God so you can…. grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus Christ.