What happens to your faith when the temperature of life gets turned up? In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced an impossible choice: bow to King Nebuchadnezzar’s statue or be thrown into a blazing furnace. Their response revealed a faith that wasn’t dependent on the outcome: “But even if He doesn’t…” In this message, Pastor Curtis Gudrie challenges us to move from an “only if” faith to I’ll trust God only if things go my way to an “even if” faith that trusts God regardless of the circumstances. We may not be able to control the temperature of every situation we face, but we can choose how we respond to the heat. How do we handle the heat? • Remember that God is with us in the fire • Focus on truth, not just our feelings • Draw close to God when we’re tempted to run • Resolve ahead of time to have an “even if” mindset • Allow God to grow and form us through the fire • Respond in a way that helps others see Christ Sometimes God doesn’t immediately remove us from the fire but He meets us in it. And the place where we become most aware of His presence may be right in the middle of the trial. What is your “even if”? Will you still trust Him? 📖 Scripture: Daniel 3:1- 30 Join us as we continue THRIVE: The Book of Daniel and discover what it looks like to live with courageous conviction and unwavering faith in a culture that pressures us to compromise.