The three teenage Jews were rather afraid of losing face with the LORD, their God. When you walk the faith walk with the LORD, it translates to spiritual maturity, awakening a true sense knowledge of the Most High Jehovah. Yoruba proverb says, “Ojú t’ó r’ókun, t’ó r’ósà, kò lè bèrù omí kéékèké” literally meaning “The eye that has beheld the ocean and big lagoon will not be afraid of small streams.” The knowledge of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego of the Eternal God of Israel was so profound that they were very contented with whatever He decided to do with their stand as they remained standing before the dreaded king Nebuchadnezzar. Cast your lots with the LORD God, with Whom alone one can put all eggs in one basket and none will be lost. An explicit unalloyed faith in the LORD God is most profitable as the Bible reveals in Hebrews 11:6, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” The faith of very young Jews humbled king Nebuchadnezzar, who had no choice but to promote them. They were elevated above their detractors. They became epistles to be read. Their exploits attracted others to follow the true Saviour, Jesus Christ. Nebuchadnezzar chose to tread upon the route of religious persecution. He did not know that it was a terrible choice to dragoon the sworn children of Israel into his idolatrous dream. The LORD our God is a responsible Father; He is the Man of war. He will never allow his children to be consumed. God did not put the idolatrous sculpture of the sixty-cubit high idol of gold into the head of the king of Babylon. It was his choice. The choice met with a resistance based on the faith in the LORD God. And that set the stage for Jehovah’s intervention. Walk the path of His righteousness and you will never be ashamed. Amen.Read More