LOYALTY SEVERELY TESTED
Daniel 3:1-18
The king, at the close of the foregoing chapter, acknowledged the
supremacy of Daniel's God, yet here he erects an image to Bel and to
himself, demanding divine honor. Probably there was state policy in
this. In so heterogeneous an empire of peoples, nations,... [ Continue Reading ]
LOYALTY REWARDED
Daniel 3:19-30
It is only when we reach the fire that we become aware of the presence
of the divine Companion, walking beside us as if treading the
dew-besprinkled glades of Paradise. The Good Shepherd was there with
His rod and staff. _Loose_, Daniel 3:25, that is, the fire had
c... [ Continue Reading ]