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Week Seven - 3-2-1
3 Key Ideas:
A true believer is not only willing to die for what they believe, but they are also willing to
live for what they believe (Ed Hindson, 2017, p. 186). It takes a person of great
character and unwavering faith to stare the fate of death directly in the eyes and say
“God has my back”.
Heroes are often remembered long after they have died for their daring feats. In this
case, the characters’ examples of not compromising themselves and standing their
ground about who and what they believed in, are rare examples of what true belief in
God looked like. ”Somehow their lives make such an impression on us that we
remember them long after they are gone” (Ed Hindson, 2017, p. 181).
A true servant of God is not afraid to openly display their loyalty and service. Their
actions are out in the open for all to see. He is unashamed and unafraid to let anyone
know what they believe in. “He was a true servant of God, not some “secret agent”
believer sleuthing around unidentified” (Ed Hindson, 2017, p. 188).
2 Things That I Learned:
I learned that Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were not the only ones taken into
captivity. There were other Hebrew boys taken captive and put through this same
process of cultural reorientation. But these four are the only ones whose names we
know because they appear to have been the only ones who stood up for their faith in
God (Ed Hindson, 2017, p. 180).
I learned that the soldiers that put Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the furnace,
died immediately because of how hot the fire was. “The Babylonian soldiers climbed the
ladder on the outer surface of the furnace and threw the three Jews into the blazing fire
down below. The soldiers who did so died instantly from the heat” (Ed Hindson, 2017, p.
185).
1 Thing That Can Be Used:
I will not compromise who I am as a believer, especially in the workplace. Even though
the topic of religion in the workplace has become taboo for many people, I will not be
afraid to let people see the God in me. I can draw more people to Him by standing
strong in my faith. I won’t let me deeds be forgotten like the other Hebrew boys in the
story whose names aren’t even mentioned but instead, I will strive to be more like
Daniel and his friends. "When people are willing to die for what they believe, they will
also be willing to live for what they believe." [Ed Hindson, 2017, p. 187)
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A person of good character will be remembered for standing up for what they believe in
and not allowing themselves to be compromised. As Hinson states in our textbook,
there were other Hebrew boys in the story who were taken captive, however, their
names are not remembered. This is probably because when they were faced with the
ultimatum of “compromise or die”, they came to the realization that they didn’t have the
kind of faith in God they thought they did. Our walk in Christ should be just as overt as
the sun shines every day. No one should have to ask us who we believe in because we
choose to serve him covertly as if we are secret agents for God. (Ed Hindson, 2017, p.
188). When Jesus gave His life for us on the cross, it was not done under the cover of
night, nor was it a secret. Chapter 12 is a reality check to those who say they will not
compromise their faith or their belief. There may come a time when a true test of faith
and willingness to accept the penalties for the choices we make, presents itself in real
time. There are just as many people in the world who would will do their best to get
God’s people to turn away from serving Him, just as it is our mission to draw people to
Christ. The title of our textbook alone, inspires me to want to be bolder in my faith.
“Courageous Faith”. The strength to trust and serve God boldly, without fear of danger.
As true believers in God and His son Jesus, must embrace the concept of living and
dying for what we believe in because that is exactly what Jesus did for us. No matter
how bad the situation appears, “Although it seemed bleak, the promise was not
forgotten, nor was it in any serious jeopardy. The eternal God was still on the throne.
The Promisor would maintain and fulfill the promise, just as He always had. (Ed
Hindson, 2017, p. 189). Courageous Faith: Life Lessons from Old Testament Heroes
(Updated). AMG Publishers. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
