Daniel’s friends proved that their faith was their own. In the past, Daniel led by example, but in his absence, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego held to their convictions and God’s Law. (God’s Word) We all know the story of the fiery furnace, but we may miss the fact that the command to worship the image may be a test of loyalty more than just an exercise in Nebuchadnezzar’s vanity. The kingdom was made up of people from every race and nation, and this was a way to test the allegiance of the leaders of his royal staff. An interesting note is that the furnace used may have been a furnace used to smelt precious metals such as gold and silver. It is said that a silver smith can see his reflection in the molten silver once it is purified. If God were to test your allegiance, would He see His reflection in the silver? 

Read Daniel 3:16-30. Discuss how God has been with you in your fires and reined you.