Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were men of faith. They demonstrated the type of faith we described yesterday—a faith in God himself, not just a faith in what God can do.
When faced with the fiery furnace, they did not doubt God’s ability to rescue them. However, their faith in his infinite wisdom, and their trust in his plan were greater than their hope for physical redemption.
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 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. 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.” (Daniel 3:16-18)
Does your faith continue no matter what God’s answer to your prayers?
