The Reward of Obedience Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the province of Babylon. Daniel 3:30 Recommended Reading Luke 19:11-27 When ancient kingdoms conquered another people, they took the best of the inhabitants captive to their own land. They also repopulated the conquered land with their own citizens. It was a way the conquerors could expand their influence. God is also extending His domain (His kingdom) in this world. But He is not using political or military means. Whenever He finds one of His people who is obedient in a small thing, He expands their responsibilities and influence. When the influence of a child of God is extended, the kingdom of God is also extended. This happened in Babylon when Daniel and his three friends were obedient to God and God expanded their range of influence in the foreign land. When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego were faithful to God in not worshipping the king of Babylons image, God rewarded them by expanding their influence: Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the province of Babylon. For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. (2 Chronicles 16:9a) In the mysterious chemistry of Gods mercy, a mans very obedience is made a blessing to him. John Blanchard 1Stephen F. Olford, The Grace of Giving (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications), 52. Read-Thru-the-Bible 1 Kings 21-22 Live Inspired Keep Believing, Dr. V Share the Knowledge!
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