1. Three faithful men (1-18)

Nebuchadnezzar made a golden image and commanded all of his provincial officials to bow down and worship it. Those who did not would be thrown into a blazing furnace. Daniel's friends--Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego--refused to bow to the image. Jealous Chaldean astrologers reported them to the king. The king was furious, but he generously gave them another chance. See verses 16-18. They told the king that they believed God's power to save, but even if he did not save them, they would die before worshiping the idol. They knew that spiritual survival is more important than physical life.

2. God is faithful (19-30)

The furnace was so hot that the soldiers who threw them in were killed. Then the king looked in amazement. He saw four men walking around unharmed in the fire. The fourth man was the Son of God. When he walked with them, they were safe, even in the blazing furnace. The king humbled himself before the God who saved his servants.

Application: Lord, thank you for being with me in the worst of times. Help me to worship you alone.
One Word: The God we serve is able to save