Scripture:
Daniel 3:24-30
Sat, 1 April 2023

Discipleship Focuses in Discipleship Trials

Observation:

What significant observations can make in Nebuchadnezzar’s acknowledgement of God in verses 28 to 29?

Deeper Reflection
The miraculous deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the blazing furnace resulted in Nebuchadnezzar acknowledging “the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego” (vv.26, 28-29). This pagan acknowledgement of God highlights five discipleship focuses in discipleship trials.Commitment of God: The expression, “the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego” (vv.28, 29), points to God’s covenant relationship with the three youths, which is fundamentally marked by God’s faithful commitment to them. And their commitment to God as “servants of the Most High God” (v.26) stands on the divine commitment. Trust in God: The three youths “put their trust in Him” (v.28). We can trust in God because of His commitment to us as “our God” (Dan 3:17). Trusting in God means we “do not lean on your own understanding” and “do not be wise in your own eyes” (Prov 3:5-7). Hence, to trust in God is to live by the Word of God. The faithful trio “trust in Him” by “violating the king’s command” to worship his golden statute (v.28). In so doing, they obeyed God’s command to worship no other god “except their own God” (v.28; Exo 20:3). Living in the world, we are often caught in the contest between the word of men and the Word of God. Sacrifice to God: “they yielded up their bodies” (v.28). Fundamental in biblical discipleship is “present your bodies” to God “as a living sacrifice” (Rom 12:1). This is what worship is. Therefore, central in biblical discipleship is the glory of God: “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego” (v.28).
Application:

What areas in my life do I need to learn to put my trust in God?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for Church Board: To grow in trust in God from strength to strength
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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