Daniel 3:16

Daniel 3:16

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. ¹⁸ But if not, 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.”

In Daniel 3 we read the story of the Three Hebrews and their refusal to worship and image. What I find truly inspirational about this text is that compromise was not an option. In the text we see that these men had their confidence in God. This text gives us three good points to remember when we are face with a difficult situation or obstacle.

1.       Don’t worry about answering your critics.  The three men started their response to the King by saying we have no need to answer you in this matter. Stop trying to explain/answer people who do not know your God. The question the King asked them is found at the end of verse 15. The King asked: And who is the god who will deliver you from my hands?” There is always going to be people who will doubt our God and question our faith. Simply walk by faith, trust and believe God. Remember For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places Eph.6:12.

2.        Be God Confident. With confidence the three men said God is able to deliver us not only that but He will deliver us. Our confidence cannot be in our ability, strength, or education but in God alone. No matter what the circumstance it is God who will deliver you. Our faith in Him must be unwavering.

3.       Do not compromise.  In verse 18 we see the men take a stand against compromise. They understood that God is sovereign. They were letting the king know that our faith in God is not based on what we want Him to do for us. Our faith is in Him because He is God. So yes we believe he will deliver us but if for some reason He don’t, He is still God. God does not stop being God because things do not go right.

I pray that in the face of difficulty that you remember the lessons learn through these men. Be encouraged today and know God is with you wherever you go. Put your confidence in Him.

May blessing Minister Haynes