Daniel and the fiery furnace – डैनियल और आग की भट्ठी

During the time when Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar was in power, he commanded everyone in his kingdom to bow down and worship a golden statue he had created. However, there were three Jewish young men named Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who remained faithful to their God and refused to worship the idol.

Some of the Babylonian officials who were jealous of the three young men reported their disobedience to King Nebuchadnezzar. Enraged, the king summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and gave them another chance to bow down to the statue or face severe consequences. However, they stood firm in their faith and declared that they would only worship the true God.

King Nebuchadnezzar, furious with their defiance, ordered that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual. The three young men were then bound and thrown into the fiery furnace. The flames were so intense that they killed the soldiers who threw them in.

But something miraculous happened. As King Nebuchadnezzar looked into the furnace, he saw not just three men, but four walking around, unharmed, in the midst of the fire. The fourth person appeared to be like a divine being.

Astounded, the king called out to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to come out of the furnace. When they emerged, completely unharmed, the king and his officials witnessed the power of the God of Israel. Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged that the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego was the true God, and he issued a decree that anyone who spoke against their God would face severe punishment.

The story of Daniel and the fiery furnace highlights the unwavering faith and courage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the face of persecution. They chose to trust in God and remain faithful, even when confronted with the threat of death. Through this incredible demonstration of God’s power and protection, they became powerful witnesses for their faith and inspired others to recognize the greatness of the true God.

Daniel and the fiery furnace – डैनियल और आग की भट्ठी