Three Coins and a Treasure - Unexpected Blessings in God's Word

I found a quarter, a nickel, and a penny in the bottom of the washing machine today. It made me happy, not because I needed thirty-one cents, although another Aldi quarter is always welcome. I felt happy because I’d found something valuable in an unexpected place. 

God’s Word isn’t an unusual place to find treasure, but I had a similar moment of delight during my quiet time recently. 

I read the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing before the king, and I discovered treasure in two little words tucked into the narrative: “even if.” 

“Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up’” (Daniel 3:16-20). 

Even if God doesn’t rescue us, we will not sin against Him. 

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s bold and faith-filled declaration made my heart swell. Like these young men from long ago, I want to stand for right, even when it costs me. I want to love God so much that I’d risk my life to please Him. I want to be a courageous witness and an unwavering representative of Christ in this dark world. I want to make God proud. 

I suspect you do, too.

Like the coins in the bottom of my washing machine, little words with great meaning are sprinkled throughout the pages of Scripture. 

Lord, give us eyes to see them and hearts to obey.

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