“Blessed be the God of Shadrach,
Meshach, and Abednego,
who sent His angel to deliver
the servants who trusted in him;
they disobeyed the royal command
and yielded their bodies
rather than serve or worship
any god except their own God.”
(Daniel 3:95)
God is with us in times of trouble, offering protection and comfort. It is important to stand up for our beliefs and be firm in our faith, even when faced with severe consequences. Let us have absolute and unwavering faith in God, regardless of the circumstances. These lessons can be applied in many aspects of life, encouraging faith, courage, and steadfastness in the face of adversity. They also highlight the importance of our witnessing and acknowledging God’s power and sovereignty.
In times of trouble, fear, and doubt,
God is with us, there's no doubt.
Offering comfort, protection, and light,
Guiding us through the darkest night.
Stand up for beliefs, hold them high,
Even when adversity is nigh.
Firm in faith, strong in heart,
From our path, we shall not depart.
Absolute faith, unwavering and true,
In God, regardless of our view.
In every circumstance, in every plight,
In His presence, we find our might.
Lessons learned, wisdom gained,
Through trials faced, and strength attained.
In life's aspects, in every thread,
Courage and faith are our stead.
Steadfast in the face of adversity,
We highlight God's sovereignty.
Witnessing His power, acknowledging His reign,
In our hearts, His love remains.
Dear Heavenly Father,
In times of trouble, we are reminded that You are with us, offering protection and comfort, in You we place our trust. Help us to stand up for our beliefs, to be firm in our faith even when faced with severe consequences, let us not waver or hesitate.
Let us have absolute and unwavering faith in You, Lord, regardless of the circumstances, in harmony and accord. These lessons we apply in life, encouraging faith and courage, steadfast in the face of adversity, we are not discouraged.
We acknowledge Your power and sovereignty, oh God, Witnessing Your miracles, to You, we give our applaud. Thank you for being our refuge, our strength, and our guide, in Your loving presence, we forever abide.
In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Pericope
I: Daniel and the Kings of Babylon
THE FIERY FURNACE
Daniel 3:1-97
First Reading | Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95
14 King Nebuchadnezzar said: “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you will not serve my god, or worship the golden statue that I set up? 15 Be ready now to fall down and worship the statue I had made, whenever you hear the sound of the trumpet, flute, lyre, harp, psaltery, bagpipe, and all the other musical instruments; otherwise, you shall be instantly cast into the white-hot furnace; and who is the God that can deliver you out of my hands?” 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “There is no need for us to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If our God, whom we serve, can save us from the white-hot furnace and from your hands, O king, may he save us! 18 But even if he will not, know, O king, that we will not serve your god or worship the golden statue which you set up.” 19 King Nebuchadnezzar’s face became livid with utter rage against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He ordered the furnace to be heated seven times more than usual 20 and had some of the strongest men in his army bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and cast them into the white-hot furnace. 91 Nebuchadnezzar rose in haste and asked his nobles, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” “Assuredly, O king,” they answered. 92 “But,” he replied, “I see four men unfettered and unhurt, walking in the fire, and the fourth looks like a son of God.” 95 Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who sent his angel to deliver the servants who trusted in him; they disobeyed the royal command and yielded their bodies rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.”
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March 20, 2024, 9:16 AM
