16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. 17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. 18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up (Daniel 3:16-18).
To respond in faith is to do what is right without worry of the earthly consequences. These consequences are of no regard. The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego is a compelling example of faithfulness in the midst of terror. These three men faced the choice of worshipping an idol or suffering death by fire. They chose the latter. And God delivered them. It is important to note that these men did not assume God would rescue them; they just stated their trust in God’s power to do so. They were faithful and unassuming. God has the power to deliver us from any trial or tribulation. It is to the power that we should appeal.
To respond in faith is to do what is right without worry of the earthly consequences. These consequences are of no regard. The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego is a compelling example of faithfulness in the midst of terror. These three men faced the choice of worshipping an idol or suffering death by fire. They chose the latter. And God delivered them. It is important to note that these men did not assume God would rescue them; they just stated their trust in God’s power to do so. They were faithful and unassuming. God has the power to deliver us from any trial or tribulation. It is to the power that we should appeal.
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