As we begin Advent, this message reminds us that hope is not fragile or naïve—it is God’s steady presence with us in the midst of life’s hardest moments. Through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we discover that God does not always keep us out of the fire, but faithfully steps into it with us. Even in seasons of pressure, uncertainty, and waiting, we are invited to stand firm in hope, trusting that Christ walks beside us and holds us fast.