The fourth man in spiritual studies has its origin the Old Testament, the book of Daniel. Three men who refused to worship the golden image erected by King Nebuchadnezzar were sentenced to die in a fiery furnace. This furnace so hot, the guards died in the process of casting the men in. As the King watched, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego (aren’t bible names cool) were joined in the furnace by a fourth. Soon the three emerged, unharmed, delivered because they had refused to sacrifice their belief, holding fast to God, the fourth presence in the furnace.
We all face trials and difficulties in our lives, our “fiery furnace”. Hold fast to God and the fourth man, the presence that is always there, will stand with you, keeping you unharmed, regardless of how intense the fire may seem to be.
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