“Whoever does not fall down and worship [the gold statue] will immediately be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire.” —Daniel 3:6
The world around us is constantly tugging on us to give our worship to created things and beings, worship that belongs only to God our Creator. The list of “statues” we’re pressured to worship is long and sadly familiar.
Celebrity. Success. Work. Wealth. Government as our provider and political leaders as saviors. Comfort. Cultural conformity.
And don’t expect it to let up. This battle will be among us for as long as the earth endures, until eventually, believers will face intense pressure to bow the knee to what’s described as the “image of the beast” (Rev. 13:14). Once again, whoever does not “worship” the enemy’s likeness in that day will be killed (v. 15).
Whenever and wherever we face that battle in the future, will our knees buckle in fear of the consequences, or will we take our stand on the truth that Heaven rules? What kind of testimony do we have now and will we have then before the powers and rulers of this world?
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Heaven Rules: Take courage. Take comfort. Our God is in control. ©2022 Revived Hearts Foundation
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
What “statues” are you pressured to worship? How can you take a stand on the truth that Heaven rules?