BUT IF NOT

Dan 3:17 ”… our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. 18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up…”

 

 

The three Hebrew children stated to the King that ”Our God is able to deliver us from the fiery furnace”. They stated their utmost faith in their God. They knew what he was capable of deliver them from this trial. But then they added: BUT IF NOT…

Was that a statement of doubt? Was that a sign that they really didn’t fully believe in their first statement? N0!! It only proved a deep and 100% trust in their powerful God which they undoubtly knew was able. These three words was rather an acknowledgement that he is God and we don’t see or understand his purpose or will all the time. 

Faith in God is not always just faith in that he will give me what I want, when I want it. But faith in God is also trusting that he knows what is best for me. Trusting in his plan and in his will. 

The “BUT IF NOT” was rather a message to the enemy that he should know if nothing happened, their faith was still unshakable. When we pray for God to do something, it is good sometime to remind the enemy. But if not… I will still serve God. But if not… I will still come to church. But if not… I will still be faithful in my giving.