28th April 2025

Real Faith

Let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods,

nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.

   Daniel 3:18

Today's Bible Reading: Daniel 3:1-18.

King Nebuchadnezzar built a statue to honour himself and decreed that everyone had to bow to his image whenever the music was played. Those who refused to comply would be thrown into the blazing furnace. The king’s men were quick to accuse and single out Shadrach, Meshach and Abednago who were brought before the king.

But Shadrach, Meshach and Abednago did not defend themselves (Daniel 3:17-18). The three young Hebrew men had faith that God was able to save them, but they did not presume that He would.

True faith does not always expect or demand that God answers our prayers by delivering us out of trouble or the worst-case scenario. It waits on God and accepts His outcome, no matter the consequences.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did not compromise their allegiance to God. They worshipped Him, and Him alone. Babylon represents the world that is constantly calling us to give allegiance to it, to live by its demands, its pleasures, entertainment and ways.

God’s people must be willing to make a stand in the midst of these challenges.

Prayer: My God and Father, give me the faith of Daniel and his friends; Help me to stand firm in the face of spiritual opposition. In Jesus precious name I prayer. Amen.