Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego were three Hebrew men who had been appointed to a high office by King Nebuchadnezzar. The king had made a golden idol and commanded everyone to bow to it. When Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego refused, the king threatened to throw them into a fiery furnace. They knew that God would be with them and did not fear or back down.
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”
King Nebuchadnezzar had them thrown into the fire, but when he looked into the furnace, he saw four figures, one an angel, standing there untouched by the flames. The king released them and proclaimed that their God be worshipped.
This is how I want to live my life. I want to choose God without fail and rest in His protection without fear. This story in Daniel reminds me that God expects obedience from me but He doesn’t ever leave me alone. He is with me always, He has His angels protect me. He holds me up with His right hand. I do not need to fear.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me. Psalm 138:7
Meeting God at the Park 