2 Chronicles 34:1-33; Daniel 2:1-23; 1 John 4:1-21
Prove thy servants…ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. Daniel 1:12
Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. 1 Corinthians 3:13
Believers must be tested. The world scrutinizes the consistency of our profession. The four Hebrews needed to demonstrate backbone in the face of Babylonian idolatry. But the greater assessment comes from our Lord: “We must all stand before the judgment seat of Christ” (2 Cor. 5:10). —Keith R. Keyser
My Master, lead me to Thy door;
Pierce this now willing ear once more;
Thy bonds are freedom; let me stay
With Thee, to toil, endure, obey. —Handley Moule