There is something to be said about boldness. When someone is a bold Christian and not a quiet one, an irritating one, or a nagging one, it is absolutely impressive. It is fun to see. Some Christians are always bubbling over with some Christian catch-phrase spewing from their mouths. It is encouraging to see the spunk but it just seems overdone and a little fake. Others seem to twist and turn any conversation into a shallow Bible verse contest. I am sorry. I just don't get it. What I love to see, however, is someone who is bold for Christ. When it is not a campaign, not a set routine, but a living, loving relationship, it is absolutely refreshing. That is what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had. They had an empowering relationship. The overflow that comes from that is something else. They would not bow to the idol and they were confronted. The answer they gave is classic. Daniel 4:17- If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up. You have got to love that! God may or may not, either way we won't bend or bow to anything that does not honor God.
The fiery furnace is not what you will face today. You may face the fires of criticism. You may face the heat of temptation. You may face the burn of alienation. Honor God regardless. Don't fall for the tricks and schemes of a wicked world. Honor God today, come what may!
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