The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego is much more than a children’s story. It is the courageous story of three young men who took a stand to serve and be faithful to God. In spite of the consequences. They had confidence that God would deliver them. But even if their stand were to end in death, they chose to be faithful.

These men had not withdrawn into the wilderness to separate themselves from pagan Babylon. Nor had they gone native and become like all of the other Babylonian citizens.

Instead they engaged their culture, serving faithfully and well in the government. They were in it. But they were also distinct from it. Their clothes may have been indistinguishable from those around them. But their faith and values clearly were. And they refused to compromise that faith.

And that is the wonderful example they set for us today. We can serve in a godless government, participate in a capitalistic society, and dress like our neighbors, without compromising our faith. But like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, we should determine that we will not serve the gods of our land or worship them. Regardless the cost, take your stand for Jesus.

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