Fiery Courage

We live in a world that confuses us. The media, peer pressures, technology make it seem that money, popularity, fame, possessions, and nice clothes should all be important. Yet, we have people in our lives that teach us differently, that these items are not important. At some point, we all yearn for these items; or as God calls these items; IDOLS. I like to describe idols as distractions from what God is really trying to teach us and how God truly wants us to live. Just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood firm against King Nebuchadnezzar, we, too are reminded to stand firm against the many “fiery idols” around us. We need to ask for God’s help and we need to stick together as we put God first, not idols.

Bible Text: Daniel 3

Key Verse: Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and delivered his servants who trusted in him. Daniel 3:28a

Faith Trait: Honesty

Talk Points:
*How do you feel when someone pressures you into something?
*How do you feel when you give in to the pressure? What’s at risk if you don’t?
*Who do you know who lives honestly?
*In your life, what have you grown to idolize?

Reminders:
*We have Club 56 through Lent (Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24), 6-7pm.
*Soup Suppers start this week from 5-7pm.
*March BUGs Event- we will be going to Feed My Starving Children. Check out the kiosk for further details.

Enjoy your week! Blessings!<><