04/16/2025 – Following Christ, No Matter What
Scripture: John 11: 16 Then Thomas, who is called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with Him.”
Reflection: The disciples thought they were going to die with Jesus, and it would be all over if they went with Him to Jerusalem. Still, they decided to go with Him.
This was the resolve that Esther demonstrated when she decided to risk her life interceding for her people. She said: “…I will go to the king, and if I die, I die”. Daniel’s friends also demonstrated this love for God when they told the king: “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up”.
Even if we die for Him, there will be more joy, more glory in our death than in any other life without Him. But we will not die! Esther did not die. Daniel’s friends did not die. Instead, they were victorious in their trials. God will be with us in the fire! Trust your God today. Our trust in Him will never bring us shame. It will always result in our blessing!