Men Who Will Not Bow By Paul Chappell share on Facebook share on Twitter forward to a friend Sunday, Jul 6, 2014 “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.” Daniel 3:16–18 One of the greatest victories in British military history was Admiral Horatio Nelson’s triumph at the Battle of Trafalgar. Before the battle began, Nelson dressed in his full regalia with all of his medals and decorations showing. When some of his aides suggested that Nelson remove or at least cover his medals to avoid becoming a target, the gallant admiral refused. “I won these distinctions in the face of the enemy,” Nelson replied, “and I shall wear them in the face of the enemy.” When the British ships were in position, Nelson had signal flags hoisted on the HMS Victory that read “England expects that every man will do his duty” and the conflict began. Nelson was struck by a bullet during the fighting and died shortly after the battle, but his courage inspired his men, and they triumphed over the enemy. The outnumbered British fleet sank or captured twenty-two French and Spanish ships without losing a single one of their own, and British naval superiority was established. Courage is contagious. While we should be willing to do what is right even if we must do it alone, it is far easier to stand with others in the battle. Our courage is not just for our own sakes—it also helps others do what they should. We need to be firmly committed to our principles, and be willing to stand for them regardless of the consequences. Today’s Renewal Principle: In the moment of danger and crisis, God calls us to stand firm and encourage others to do the same.
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