Impact of Commitments

"But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."

Daniel 3: 1-30

When we believe that we know the true God in the Lord, there is a great responsibility to prove that is by remaining faithful to do what God wants. It was a need for a strong commitment. Commit is not an easy matter, because commitment requires a sacrifice. In this passage, we learn how Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego indeed have a very high commitment to God even they have risked their lives.

Through Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, we are stunned by their courage to take a very big risk and see what the impact of their commitment to stay true to God's will, namely:

Miracles are real (23-27). Why does not God help them before they are dumped into the furnace? We may well ask, why God did not help me before anything has happened? This is where God tests our commitment, if we are faithful to the miracle stated. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and wonders God has proven otherwise. It may be impossible in our thinking, but God saved them from the fire.
Be a blessing (28-29), King Nebuchadnezzar praise God. A King Pagan dicelikan eyes that there is a living God is the God of Israel. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to be a blessing to the testimony of their lives. All around us there are many people who do not believe in God.
Promotion (30) King Nebuchadnezzar give high status to them. God raised them in a way that is unique and magical.
Inspiration: Every day we are faced with a choice of whether to remain committed to God or otherwise. Commitment makes us experience the miracle of God, blessed and used by God.

Moment of Inspiration.