Church notes - 14th June 2020

14th June
Psalm 95

Hebrews 4:14 - 16

Daniel 3

Our Choices
We need to stand firm in our beliefs. We need to be mindful, not only of the large choices, but also of the small.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had integrated into the Babylonian culture, but there was a line they wouldn't cross.

Choose overt obedience over comfort and conformity.

Choose to visibly obey God.
Humble obedience.
Are we overt in our obedience to God?

How often do we hop on the bandwagon of current culture rather than rely on God's Word?

It should be obvious that we follow God.

A life of following God does not promise a life of earthly blessings.

vs 16 - 18
They chose to see God.
They know who God is. They trust Him as He truely is. They choose the Soverign God.
Do you trust Him?

Humble surrender shown by two words.
vs 18
"Even If"

But; the words we often asked are "what if?"

"What if" - We're at the steering wheel, not God. We too should be saying 'Even If', whether it involves the Coronavirus, high interest rates or loved ones becoming unwell.

We have a hope. One like the fourth person Nebuchadnezzar saw.

1 Peter 1:3, 4
Hebrews 12:28
Jesus is who we should stand firm in. Even If. He has rescued us from the fire, from sin and death.