2. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you pass through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am your God, … your saviour. Isaiah 43:2 The 4 th Man in the Furnace

3. Despite the impending discipline The Lord reassures and reaffirms his love and commitment. – I have summonsed you, you are mine. 43:1 – I am the Lord your God, your saviour, I give Egypt for your ransom. 43v3 – You are precious and honoured in my sight. 43:4 The 4 th Man in the Furnace

4. Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego. Daniel 3 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 Majestys 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. 3:17-18 The Lord stood with them in the furnace be with us in save us from God promises to be with us in, not save us from the fire. The 4 th Man in the Furnace

5. strengthening encouraging many hardships …. strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God Acts 14:22

6. you may have peace you will have trouble I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33

7. you are worth moreAre not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Fathers care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So dont be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31

8. Your God who is with you: – Mighty in power – Totally in Control – Infinite in his Knowledge – Unlimited in his Love The 4 th Man in the Furnace

9. God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

10. Your God who is with you: – Mighty in power – Totally in Control – Infinite in his Knowledge – Unlimited in his Love: – Undeniable in his Justice The 4 th Man in the Furnace

11. He that formed me in the womb, He shall guide me to the tomb; All my times shall ever be Ordered by His wise decree. Times of sickness, times of health, Times of penury and wealth, Times of trial and of grief, Times of triumph and relief. The 4 th Man in the Furnace

12. Times the tempter's power to prove, Times to taste a Saviour's love- All shall come, and last, and end As shall please my heavenly Friend. Plagues and deaths around me fly; Till He bids I cannot die; Not a single shaft can hit Till the God of love sees fit. The 4 th Man in the Furnace

13. Joseph Scriven Corrie Ten Boom The 4 th Man in the Furnace