Do Not Bow
The passage before us gives the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. This story is a reminder of God's tremendous power, that even during times of great distress or persecution, God is able.
The passage before us gives the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. This story is a reminder of God's tremendous power, that even during times of great distress or persecution, God is able.
Right and authority demand a proper response. If it can be demonstrated that God has right and authority over you as the Creator, then, as a created being, you should respond in obedience to Him.
We know that Christians have liberty. But that liberty does not grant us the liberty to do however we wish in our daily living. Some of that vast subject is dealt with in our verses. Let us learn about conscience.
In the face of all our problems which we face, it seems to me there is a need for encouragement. Dear Christian, we need to be of good courage.
Do you get excited when you find something of value? Does that excitement wane over time? Perhaps we have taken things for granted. Perhaps it is time to get excited again.