3 Jews - Daniel 3:8-12

Good morning all.  God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED! 

  How strong is your faith?  Are you ready, right now, today, to die for Jesus the Christ?  What would you sacrifice for God?  For eternal life?

   Daniel 3:8-12 (click on link for scripture) the Chaldeans accussed the 3 Jews, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego of not following the kings orders and they should be thrown in the fiery furnace.  The golden images, idols, gods, were throught to be the reason for the success of  Nebuchadnezzar in this day and time.
   The king gave the order (prompted by the Chaldeans) that whenever they heard the sounds of the musical instruments, all were to bow down and worship the golden image.
   Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego would rather be disobedient to King Nebuchadnezzar than be disobedient to God.  These men were committed to the Mosaic Law and death would  release them from bondage; it would be freedom to worship and praise God.
    The Chaldeans reported the 3 Jews did not conform. So, then, what did Nebuchadnezzar do?  We will visit more on that later.  My question to you at this time is: If you were faced with certain death by not obeying the rulers command, which goes against God, would you choose death over conformity?
   How strong do you stand in the faith?  Or do you just stand, and bow to pressures? These 3 did not bow, they stood humbly bold and maintained their integrity.  There character did shine through.  What is your character?  Is your character pure or tainted?
   May we all take time to be in reference and obedience to God. LORD, I just pray you give me, daily, the strength, commitment, courage, and obedience as did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show. Thank you for saving me, a lowly sinner treking through the perils of life.  May my every step, breath, and word be for your glory. Amen. Love you all.
   In Christ's Love and Grace
     Johnny