God may allow trials and difficulties in our lives to build our character, strengthen our faith, or for other reasons unknown to us. We may not always understand the purpose of our trials, but God simply asks that we trust Him—even when it is not easy. We also know that God does not always guarantee that we will never suffer or experience death, but He does promise to be with us always. Bible teaches us about the The Three Faithful Men. They lived in a place called Babylon and the three men worked for the king and had important jobs for the province of Babylon. These three men were so faithful to The Living God that they would not shake in faith even to the most fearful and cruel King of their time even to the point of death. One day King Nebuchadnezzar then made an announcement. People of all languages, when you hear the music, you must bow down and worship the statue because I have said so. Whoever does not obey and worship the statue will immediately be thrown into a fiery furnace. So the next time the music played everyone stopped what they were doing and they bowed down to worship this idol, except for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. When king Nebuchadnezzar heard the news he was very angry. King Nebuchadnezzar said to them, Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you will not bow down and worship the image of gold that I have made? Just in case there was a mistake I will give you another chance. When the music plays again you will be ready and bow down to the image, and if you dont this time you will be thrown into a fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to save you? The three young men looked at each other and replied to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we did not make a mistake nor will we apologize for not bowing down. If we are thrown into the furnace, the God we worship will save us, and he will rescue us. But even if he doesnt, we want you to know, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up. The Lord saved them from the fiery furnace. We should learn that in times of trial and persecution our attitude should reflect that of these three young men: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Daniel 3:28-30 New International Version (NIV) 28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way.” 30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
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