When the state becomes God, believers must stand firm in their faith and trust in God's unknown purposes. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel chapter 3 serves as a powerful example of this, as they refused to bow down to the image of Nebuchadnezzar and were thrown into the fiery furnace. Despite the danger, they trusted in God's promises and were delivered, with the fourth man, Jesus, walking with them through the fire. This message encourages believers to stand firm in their faith, even in the face of persecution, and to trust in God's purposes, knowing that he is always with them and will never leave them nor forsake them.
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