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Series: Daniel: Faith in the Furnace

Are you feeling the weight of the world’s expectations, like you’re living in a land that isn’t quite your own? Sometimes, it can feel like holding onto faith in the midst of a fiery furnace. 

In the book of Daniel, we find Daniel and his friends taken from their homeland to serve a foreign king. Yet, despite the exile, they remained faithful to their true King, God, and were placed in positions to influence the entire empire. Just like Daniel and his friends, believers today are called to be faithful citizens of God’s kingdom, influencing the world around us for good.

When faced with impossible demands, Daniel responded with prudence and discretion, trusting God’s power to do the impossible. In today’s world, where crises seem overwhelming, we too can respond not with panic, but with faith, knowing that our God makes the impossible possible.

Daniel’s story also highlights the importance of seeking God’s mercy in times of trouble. When threatened by King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel and his friends prayed earnestly for divine intervention, demonstrating their reliance on God’s mercy rather than their merit. Their faith was rewarded, showcasing God’s readiness to respond with compassion.

This 16-day devotional series takes you through the book of Daniel, from Daniel’s own testimony of faith to the prophetic God-given visions that help us see the bigger picture of God’s work in the world.

The book of Daniel reminds us that our true strength and influence come from God. By living faithfully and standing firm in our beliefs, we become powerful witnesses to God’s sovereignty and love. So, as you navigate your daily life, remember to seek God’s guidance, live boldly for him, and trust in his mighty power to work through you.

Daniel: Faith in the Furnace

The Wonders of the Most High

Read: Daniel 4:1-3; 34-37 Those who walk in pride he is able to humble. (v. 37) I have had my share of humbling (even humiliating) experiences. When I was younger,

Daniel: Faith in the Furnace

The Writing on the Wall

Read: Daniel 5:1-31 You have lifted up yourself against the Lord of heaven. (v. 23) Daniel’s first four chapters paint a complex portrait of Nebuchadnezzar. Babylon’s emperor was at turns

Daniel: Faith in the Furnace

Give Thanks (As Always)

Read: Daniel 6:1-13 He . . . prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously. (v. 10) Daniel must have wondered when he might catch a

Daniel: Faith in the Furnace

In the Lions’ Den

Read: Daniel 6:16-28 God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths. (v. 22) Daniel faced two overwhelming pressures. The privilege, prosperity, and power of the pagan empire dangled within

Daniel: Faith in the Furnace

The Ancient of Days

Read: Daniel 7:1, 9-18 Thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. (v. 9) Halfway through, the book of Daniel dramatically changes tone. It goes from a

Daniel: Faith in the Furnace

Seek with All Your Heart

Read: Daniel 9:1-19 Then I turned my face to the Lord God. (v. 3) There are almost no cross-references between the book of Daniel and the other Old Testament accounts

Daniel: Faith in the Furnace

The End of the Story

Read: Daniel 12:1-10 At that time your people shall be delivered. (v. 1) I love books. I read professionally and recreationally, and I enjoy every kind of literature (including the