But even if he does not

During my bible study this morning (at 6:45...A.M. yes it's true) I rediscovered what I think is one of the most challenging verses:

"If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even is he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the imagine of gold you have set up." Daniel 3:17-18

Ok some observations:
1. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego's confidence and obedience
2. Our God is ABLE, but he doesn't have to
3. Why wouldn't he?

We need to love and trust God even if he doesn't do what we want him to do. Our pastor has posed the question before: "do we love God for what he does for us or for who he is?" I think we have to examine ourselves daily on this topic. It's so easy to get caught up (without even knowing) on what God can do for ME. We probably don't even have bad intentions, but we're human and naturally very egocentric. But what if he doesn't provide? Do you still love him then? Or do you get angry and start questioning his sovereignty? I don't think it's wrong to question or even get upset in situations, but I think it's crucial to look at the verses in Daniel and remember we're called to obey EVEN IF HE DOESN'T.
Meditate on what that means in your life today.