WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
Scripture: Daniel 3:8

Taking our place as a son or daughter of God means facing persecution for Who we represent! Daniel 3:8-11 says, “Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and accused the Jews. They spoke and said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! You, O king, have made a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the gold image; and whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.” In verses 13-18 Nebuchadnezzar was in a rage and fury because of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego. The king threatened them with death in a fiery furnace. They replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.” Is it possible we will face evil, godless commands in the last days? Bills to ban the Bible have been introduced in both Texas and California. Every place Islam gains a foothold Christians are persecuted. Yes, we must know this Jesus Who gives us the authority and the anointing to stand in the face of death itself and stay faithful to Him. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego did. Daniel did. I trust that you and I are in the same place. Isaiah 11:1-4 says that we can grow to the place where our words will slay the wicked! The Bible clearly identifies the wicked in Scripture by declaring the death penalty for their actions. How will we respond when facing those ‘worthy of death?’