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Finding strength in adversity, the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah) teaches us about unwavering faith under pressure. These three Hebrew men refused to worship King Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue despite the threat of a fiery furnace. Their remarkable response—that God could save them but even if He didn't, they still wouldn't bow—demonstrates true faith that transcends circumstances. In the furnace, they encountered a fourth figure, likely Christ himself, walking with them through their trial. Their experience reminds us that genuine joy comes not from being delivered from our fires, but from knowing who holds our future regardless of outcomes.