The Three Hebrew Boys in the Fiery Furnace
A Story About Faith and Courage
Three Jewish boys, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, stood strong in their faith even when facing death.
In the Book of Daniel, we read about three young men named Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. When King Nebuchadnezzar set up a golden image in the plain of Dura and demanded that everyone worship it, these three men refused. They believed that only God deserved their worship, and they were willing to die for their faith.
The king was furious with them and ordered that they be thrown into a fiery furnace. But God protected them, and they came out of the fire unharmed. Nebuchadnezzar was so amazed that he praised their God and promoted them to positions of authority.
The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teaches us many important lessons. It shows us that God is faithful to those who love him. It also shows us that true courage comes from faith in God. No matter what challenges we face, we can have courage and face them with confidence, knowing that God is with us.
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