This is my little corner of the internet where I share my reflections of what God is teaching me through the books of Daniel and Revelation.
What the Fire Taught Me About Faith Without Conditions
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There’s a line in Daniel 3 that I can never read casually. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood in front of the most powerful king in the world and said something I still struggle to say: “God can save us… but even if He doesn’t, we still won’t bow.” That kind of faith stops me. Because I’ve prayed prayers with conditions. I’ve trusted God as long as He answered the way I hoped. But these three young men show a different kind of trust — the kind that holds on even when the outcome is uncertain. And the part that moves me most? God didn’t keep them out of the fire… 👉 Read the full article here: If this reflection speaks to you, feel free to subscribe for more devotionals. |
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This is my little corner of the internet where I share my reflections of what God is teaching me through the books of Daniel and Revelation.
A Statue That Reveals the Heart There’s a verse in Daniel 3 that always unsettles me — not because of the golden statue itself, but because of what it reveals about my own heart. Nebuchadnezzar refused God’s message and built a monument of pure gold to declare, “My kingdom will last forever.” And the more I sit with this story, the more I realize I’ve done the same thing — building my own “golden images” through plans, goals, and the need to stay in control. God keeps leading me back to...
Daniel 3 always amazes me—not just because Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood firm, but because Someone else stood with them. In the middle of the flames, a fourth figure appeared… and I believe it was Jesus. Lately, as I walk through my own “fire,” this story reminds me that I’m not alone. I don’t have to be the hero. Jesus is already in the fire with me, just like He was with them. 👉 Read the full article here:https://journal.jademaestre.me/the-fourth-man-in-the-fire-was-the-real-hero/
Daniel’s words to Nebuchadnezzar stopped me this week:“The God of heaven has given you…” The king had power, success, and influence — but Daniel reminded him that none of it came from himself. And honestly, that truth hits me hard. Because when things go right in my life, I often forget the same thing. I start thinking I made it happen. But every ability, every opportunity, every open door… all of it is a gift from God. Remembering that keeps my heart humble — and grateful. 👉 Read the full...