耶穌的生平 (3)

耶穌的生平 (3)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音3:13-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月15日(六)

　我有一份從曾祖母流傳下來、製作巧克力豆餅乾的食譜，我已經做很多次這種餅乾，現在已經把食譜背下來了。
但是我知道，不可以漏掉食譜中的任何一種原料，如果漏掉了什麼，做出來的餅乾就跟我曾祖母做的不一樣了，如果我確實按照食譜來做，我知道餅乾會很好吃！
今天讀的經文跟我們談到耶穌的受洗，在第15節，耶穌說：「現在就這樣做吧，因為這樣做是實行上帝的要求。」耶穌希望遵從上帝做對的事，為什麼呢？因為祂希望蒙上帝喜悅。
我很仔細按照曾祖母的食譜來做餅乾，同樣的道理，我們也要仔細研讀聖經並遵行上帝在我們生命中的計劃。 —MP*

「但是，嚴密查考那完整又使人得自由的法則而謹守的人，不是聽了就忘掉，而是切實行道的人；這樣的人在他所做的事上一定蒙上帝賜福。」 雅各書1:25

禱告：親愛的上帝，求祢讓我知道如何遵從祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Jesus' Life (3)
Bible Reading: Matthew 3:13-17
Saturday, October 15, 2016

　I have a delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe that was passed down to me from my great-grandma. I have made these cookies so many times that now I have the recipe memorized.
But I have learned that I should never miss one single ingredient of the recipe. If I do, the cookies will turn out differently than my great-grandma's cookies. If I follow the recipe exactly, I know that the cookies will be delicious!
Our Bible Reading today tells us about Jesus' baptism. In verse 15 Jesus said, “We should do whatever God says is right.” Jesus wanted to obey God and do what is right. Why? Because He wanted to please God. This is a good example for us. We should always try to do what is right.
I am careful to follow my grandma's cookie recipe. In the same way, we should be careful to study the Bible and follow God's plan for our lives. —MP*

“But when you look into God's perfect law that sets people free, pay attention to it. If you do what it says, you will have God's blessing. Never just listen to his teaching and forget what you heard.” James 1:25

PRAYER: Dear God, show me how I can obey You. Thank You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

舊約 (7)

舊約 (7)
聖經閱讀：約書亞記1:1-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月1日(六)

今天讀的經文中，上帝對約書亞說話。摩西去世了，約書亞成為以色列人的領袖，上帝鼓勵約書亞要勇敢、堅強。上帝也提醒約書亞要研讀祂的命令並遵守它們。
如果我每天讀經，就會感到平安和安慰，研讀聖經幫助我走在正確的道路上而不迷失離開上帝，閱讀並記住上帝的話幫助我不做壞事。你越努力研讀聖經，就越容易順服上帝。
當耶穌在世時，祂鼓勵信徒遵守祂的教導，在約翰福音14:23，耶穌說：「愛我的人都會遵守我的話。我父親必定愛他，而且我父親和我要到他那裡去，與他同在。」
你真的愛耶穌嗎？那麼今天就遵行祂的話語！—RF*

「你要常常誦念，日夜研讀這法律書，使你能夠遵守書上所寫的一切話。這樣，你就會成功，事事順利。」 約書亞記1:8

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢賜下奇妙的教導，我願遵守它們。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Old Testament (7)
Bible Reading: Joshua 1:1-9
Saturday, October 1, 2016

　In our Bible verses for today, God spoke to Joshua. Moses had died, and Joshua had become the leader of the Israelites. God encouraged Joshua to be strong and brave. God also reminded Joshua to study His commands and obey them.
If I read my Bible every day, I feel peace and comfort. Studying the Bible helps me to stay on the right path and not wander away from God. Reading and remembering God's words helps me to avoid doing wrong things. The more you read and study the Bible, the easier it is to obey God.
When Jesus was on earth, He encouraged His followers to obey His teachings. In John 14:23 Jesus said, “All who love me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them. My Father and I will come to them and live with them.”
Do you really love Jesus? Then obey His Word today! —RF*

“Always remember what is written in that book of law. Speak about that book and study it day and night. Then you can be sure to obey what is written there. If you do this, you will be wise and successful in everything you do.” Joshua 1:8

PRAYER: Thank You, God, for Your wonderful teachings. I want to obey them. In Jesus' name. Amen.

舊約 (6)

舊約 (6)
聖經閱讀：出埃及記20:1-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月30日(五)

上帝賜給祂的子民以色列人許多的規定來幫助他們過好的生活，其中的一些規定列在今天的經文閱讀中，我們常常稱呼這些規定為「十誡」。
有些人認為基督徒不用在意十誡，因為那是舊約的東西，但是耶穌常常談到這些誡命。在馬太福音第5章，耶穌說，只要心裡想要違反這些誡命就等同做了這些錯事。
在馬太福音22:37-39，耶穌跟我們談到要遵守的兩條最重要的誡命：「『你要全心、全情、全意愛主─你的上帝。』這是第一條最重要的誡命。第二條也一樣重要：『你要愛鄰人，像愛自己一樣。』」
如果我們遵守了這兩條誡命，就會跟上帝有好的關係，也會跟別人和睦相處。 —RF*

「但愛我、遵守我命令的人，我要以慈愛待他們，甚至到千代子孫。」 出埃及記20:6

禱告：天父，謝謝祢向我顯明我可以如何討祢喜悅。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Old Testament (6)
Bible Reading: Exodus 20:1-17
Friday, September 30, 2016

　God gave His people, the Israelites, many rules to help them live good lives. Some of these rules are listed in our Bible Reading today. Often we call these rules “The Ten Commandments.”
Some people think that Christians should not pay attention to the Ten Commandments because they are in the Old Testament. But Jesus talked about these commandments a lot. In Matthew, chapter 5, Jesus said that wanting to break these commands in our heart is the same as doing the wrong thing.
In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus tells us the two most important commands we must obey. “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and most important command. And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.’”
If we obey these two commands, we will have a good relationship with God and get along with other people. —RF*

“But I will be very kind to those who love me and obey my commands. I will be kind to their families for thousands of generations.” Exodus 20:6

PRAYER: Father, thank You for showing me how I can please You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (1)

詩篇119 (1)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月1日(四)

　接下來的幾個月，我會分享一些讀詩篇第119篇的心得。
詩篇119強調上帝和祂的話語，也就是聖經，的重要性。今天經文閱讀的第2節跟我們談到遵守上帝律令的人「一心順服他」，接下來的六個經節告訴我們這些人如何尋求上帝。這些人走上帝的道路（第3節）、切實遵行（第4節），這些人也希望對上帝更忠心（第5節），並且頌讚祂（第7節）。
作者在這詩篇的結尾這樣寫：「求你來尋找你的僕人，因為我沒有忘記你的法律。」我們要永遠渴望親近上帝，有時我們會感到不知所措而懷疑上帝是不是真的與我們同在，但是今天的經文向我們保證，如果我們尋求祂，祂就會與我們同在。
你願意服事上帝嗎？你是否希望上帝親近你呢？那麼就研讀祂的話語並忠心於祂。 —BH

「…你們要尋求上主─你們的上帝；如果你們專心一意尋求他，就會找到他。」 申命記4:29b

禱告：親愛的主，我願永遠遵行祢的話語、忠心於祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (1)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-8
Thursday, September 1, 2016

　Over the next few months, I will be sharing some thoughts from Psalms, chapter 119.
Psalm 119 emphasizes the importance of God and His Word, the Bible. Verse 2 of our Bible Reading today tells us that people who follow God's rules “seek him with all their heart.” The next six verses tell us how these people seek God. These people follow God’s ways (verse 3) and obey them (verse 4). These people also want to be more faithful to God (verse 5) and to praise Him (verse 7).
The writer of this psalm ends this section by saying, “I will obey your laws, so please don't leave me!” We should always want God to be close to us. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and wonder if God is really with us. But our Bible verses assure us that if we seek God, He will be with us.
Do you want to serve God? Do you want God to be close to you? Then study His Word and be faithful to Him. —BH

“...you will look for the Lord your God...if you look for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.” Deuteronomy 4:29b

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to always obey Your Word and be faithful to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

耶穌 (7)

耶穌 (7)
聖經閱讀：馬可福音15:16-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月28日(日)

許多故事都在講國王和尋常百姓間發生的事。百姓崇拜國王、為國王做很多事，國王甚至派遣他的百姓去打仗，有些人為國王喪失性命，這些人相信自己是屬於國王的。
在今天經文閱讀的第18節，猶太人嘲笑耶穌，稱祂是「猶太人的王」。身為基督徒，我知道耶穌真的是我的王，祂遠比我讀過的書裡的任何國王更加重要。耶穌是最偉大的君王，為什麼呢？因為祂為我們而死。耶穌捨棄了自己的生命好讓我們可以跟祂共享永生。
耶穌也傳揚真理，因為耶穌傳揚真理，所以我相信祂。耶穌是完美無瑕的！祂從不犯罪或做錯任何事，耶穌是可以跟隨、最偉大的君王。
耶穌是你的王嗎？你願意遵從祂、服事祂嗎？你有敬拜祂嗎？你願意為祂而死嗎？要將你的一生交給君王耶穌，並且每天跟隨祂！—CPE*

「讚美上帝！願上帝賜福給那位奉主的名而來的！願上帝賜福給以色列的君王！」 約翰福音12:13b

禱告：上帝，我們知道耶穌是我們的王，求祢幫助我們愛祂、敬拜祂。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Jesus (7)
Bible Reading: Mark 15:16-20
Sunday, August 28, 2016

　Many stories tell about a king and ordinary people. The ordinary people worship the king and do many things for the king. The king even sends people to fight a war. Some of the people die for the king. These people believe they belong to the king.
In verse 18 of our Bible Reading today, the Jews made fun of Jesus and called Him “king of the Jews.” As a Christian, I know that Jesus is truly my King. He is much more important than all the kings in all the books I have read. Jesus is the best king. Why? Because He died for us. Jesus gave up His life so we can have eternal life with Him.
Jesus also tells the truth. Because Jesus tells the truth, I trust Him. Jesus is perfect! He has never sinned or done anything wrong. Jesus is the best King to follow.
Is Jesus your King? Are you willing to obey and serve Him? Do you worship Him? Are you willing to die for Him? Give your life to King Jesus and follow Him every day! —CPE*

“Praise Him! Welcome! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord! God bless the King of Israel!” John 12:13b

PRAYER: God, we know Jesus is our King. Help us to love and worship Him. In His name. Amen.

上帝的計劃

上帝的計劃
聖經閱讀：約拿書1:1-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年1月11日(一)

　一整夜在地上下了好幾吋的雪，當史考特和他弟弟醒來時，他們不想上學，而只想在雪地裡玩耍，所以這兩個男孩就用雪做了一道穿過馬路的牆，他們希望校車開不進他們家。但是不久之後，校車來了並壓壞了那道雪牆，史考特跟他弟弟所做的工被毁了，他們終究還是要去上學。

在今天的經文中，我們讀到有一個人的計劃毁了。約拿不願遵從上帝的旨意去尼尼微城，所以他上了一艘船，企圖逃避上帝，但是最後，約拿被一條大魚吃進了肚子裡。約拿悔改了，上帝拯救了他，最後，約拿順服上帝前往尼尼微。
這個故事教導我們要順服上帝，以及祂對我們生命的計劃。不可違背上帝，而要信靠祂並遵從祂在你生命中的引導。 —NM

「約拿在魚的肚子裡向上主─他的上帝禱告：上主啊，我在遭難的時候呼求你，你回答了我。」 約拿書2:1-2a

禱告：天父，我願意遵行祢對我生命的計劃。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

God’s Plan
Bible Reading: Jonah 1:1-17
Monday, January 11, 2016

Several inches of snow fell on the ground overnight. When Scott and his brother woke up, they didn't want to go to school. All they wanted to do was play in the snow. So the two boys built a snow wall across the road. They hoped the school bus couldn’t get to their house. But soon the bus came and smashed through the snow wall. Scott and his brother's work was destroyed and they had to go to school anyway.

In our Bible verses we read about another person who had his plans destroyed. Jonah didn't want to obey God and go to the city of Nineveh. So he got on a ship and tried to run away from God. But Jonah ended up inside a big fish. Jonah repented, and God saved him. Finally, Jonah obeyed God and went to Nineveh.
The story about Jonah teaches us to obey God and His plan for our lives. Don't rebel against God. Trust Him and follow His leading in your life. —NM

While Jonah was in the stomach of the fish, he prayed to the Lord his God. He said, ‘I was in very bad trouble. I called to the Lord for help, and he answered me.’” Jonah 2:1-2a

PRAYER: Father, I am willing to obey Your plans for my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

奇妙上帝

奇妙上帝

聖經閱讀：出埃及記15:1-18
2015年10月25日(日)

在今天閱讀的經文中，我們看到一首摩西和以色列人向上帝唱的歌，他們為什麼要唱這首歌呢？因為上帝才剛帶領他們過紅海並且消滅了埃及軍隊。

想像你就在那裡，跟著以色列人一起走在乾地、越過紅海，你有沒有看到兩邊的海水豎起的高牆？你有沒有看見魚和其他海中生物在你身旁的水中游泳？這一定是一個令人驚嘆又害怕的場面！

在以色列人到達海的另一邊之後，他們看到緊追在後的埃及軍隊，心中一定非常害怕。以色列人看到上帝使紅海恢復原狀的時候，一定感到很驚奇。埃及軍隊後來都被淹沒了。

我們絕對不能忘記上帝是多麼的強大和神聖！

第11b節告訴我們：「在諸神中有像你的嗎？誰像你神聖威嚴？誰像你行神蹟奇事？」 －JB*

「上主是我堅強的保護者；他拯救了我。他是我的上帝，我要頌讚他；他是我父親的上帝，我要歌頌他。」
出埃及記15:2

禱告：親愛的主，我願信靠祢來照顧我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林威妮譯)

Amazing God

Bible Reading: Exodus 15:1-18

Sunday, October 25, 2015

In our Bible Reading today we find a song that Moses and the Israelites sang to God. Why did they sing this song? Because God had just led them through the Red Sea and destroyed the Egyptian army.

Just imagine that you were there with the Israelites walking on dry ground through the Red Sea. Do you see the great wall of water on either side? Do you see the fish and other sea creatures swimming in the water around you? How awesome and terrifying that must have been!

After the Israelites reached the other side of the sea, they must have been frightened to see the Egyptian army coming after them. The Israelites must have been amazed as God caused the Red Sea to flow back as it was before. The Egyptian army was drowned.

We must never forget how powerful and holy God is! Verse 11b tells us, “No, there are no gods like you — you are wonderfully holy! You are amazingly powerful! You do great miracles!” —JB*

“The Lord is my strength. He saves me, and I sing songs of praise to him. He is my God, and I praise him. He is the God of my ancestors and I honor him.” Exodus 15:2

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to trust You to take care of me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

加利利海 (5)

加利利海 (5)
聖經閱讀：約翰福音21:1-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月26日(六)

今天我們會讀到更多有關彼得和其他門徒的事蹟。耶穌死後又從死裡復活，耶穌那時出現在加利利海邊，有好幾個耶穌的門徒在一艘船上，他們整晚捕魚卻連一條魚也沒撈到。 　耶穌告訴他們（第6b節）：「把網撒向船的右邊，那邊有魚。」耶穌的門徒聽從祂的話，他們就網到好多魚以致於沒辦法把漁網拉上船！ 　第14節說：「這是耶穌從死裡復活以後，第三次向門徒顯現。」耶穌希望祂的門徒確實知道祂已經從死裡復活，為什麼呢？因為耶穌希望他們知道祂有勝過死亡的權柄，這表示基督徒死後也會再次復活。 　你想要永遠活著嗎？我想要！但是我不想要永遠活在充滿罪的世界裡，我想要跟上帝和耶穌永遠同住，這將是一件很棒的事！ －JK 「但是上帝所賜白白的恩典是讓我們在主基督耶穌的生命裡得到永恆的生命。」 羅馬書6:23b 禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢賜下與祢永遠同住的應許。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Sea of Galilee (5)
Bible Reading: John 21:1-14
Saturday, September 26, 2015

Today we read more about Peter and the other disciples. Jesus had died and risen from the dead. Jesus was by the Sea of Galilee. Several of Jesus’ followers were in a boat. They had fished all night but had not caught any fish. 　Jesus said to them (verse 6b), “Throw your net into the water on the right side of your boat. You will find some fish there.” Jesus’ followers obeyed Him. They caught so many fish that they couldn’t pull the net into the boat! 　Verse 14 says, “This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his followers after he was raised from death.” Jesus wanted His followers to know for sure that He had risen from the dead. Why? Because Jesus wanted them to know that He has power over death. That means Christians will also live again after they die. 　Do you want to live forever? I do! But I don’t want to live forever in a world full of sin. I want to live forever with God and Jesus. That will be wonderful! —JK “But God gives his people a free gift — eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23b PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for the promise of living forever with You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的教導

上帝的教導
聖經閱讀：詩篇1:1-6 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月8日(二)

我很佩服那些遭遇困難卻仍然對上帝信心堅定的人。這些人是如何能堅定信心、不放棄呢？我相信我們可以從今天閱讀的經文中找到這個問題的答案。 　對上帝堅定信心的人「只愛慕上主的法律，日夜默誦不倦」（第2b節），這表示他們樂於遵從上帝的命令，而且總是想辦法要更緊密地跟隨祂。 　今天閱讀的經文告訴我們，上帝會祝福那些對祂有堅定信心的人。詩篇第1篇的作者把這些人比喻作強壯的樹，強壯的樹會結好果子，同理，上帝會祝福信心堅定的人，而且他們所做的事也會樣樣順利！（第3節） 　你喜歡查經嗎？你是否常常思想聖經的話語呢？今天就閱讀上帝的話語來幫助你信心成長。 －NW 「他像移植溪水邊的果樹，按季節結果子，葉子也不凋零。他所做的事樣樣順利！」 詩篇1:3 禱告：謝謝祢，天父，祢祝福了我並賜給我喜樂。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

God's Teachings
Bible Reading: Psalm 1:1-6
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

I admire people who are going through troubles but still have a strong faith in God. How are these people able to stand firm and not give up? I believe we can find the answer to that question in our Bible Reading today. 　People who have a strong faith in God “love the Lord's teachings and think about them day and night” (verse 2b). This means that they enjoy obeying God's commands, and they are always thinking about ways to follow Him more closely. 　Our Bible verses tell us that God will bless the people who have a strong faith in Him. The writer of Psalm 1 compares these people to a strong tree. A strong tree will produce good fruit. In the same way, God will bless a person with strong faith, and everything they do will be successful (verse 3). 　Do you love to study the Bible? Do you think about it all the time? Read God's Word today and help your faith to grow. —NW “So they grow strong, like a tree planted by a stream — a tree that produces fruit when it should and has leaves that never fall. Everything they do is successful.” Psalm 1:3 PRAYER: You have blessed me and given me joy. Thank You, Father. In Jesus' name. Amen.

檸檬汁

檸檬汁
聖經閱讀：約翰福音4:5-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年7月9日(四)

天氣熱的時候，喝一杯新鮮的檸檬汁是有幫助的。在夏天，當我先生在外面大太陽底下工作時，我會為他準備幾罐檸檬汁。 　在今天閱讀的經文中，約翰跟我們談到有一次耶穌遇見一個撒馬利亞女人，他們在一口井旁相遇，耶穌向那個女人要一些水喝，接著耶穌跟那女人說話，在第10節祂說：「要是你知道上帝的恩賜和現在向你要水喝的是誰，你就會求他，而他會把活水給你。」 　耶穌在這裡談的「活水」是指祂自己。如果我們跟隨祂、遵從祂，祂就會祝福我們，賜給我們永生：「我給的水要在他裡面成為泉源，不斷地湧出活水，使他得到永恆的生命」（第14b節）。 　你是否「渴望」得到上帝的愛和幫助？今天就歸向祂，閱讀並遵從祂的話語！ —JK 「喝了這水的人還會再渴；但是，誰喝了我所給的水，誰就永遠不再渴。」 約翰福音4:13b-14a 禱告：天父，我愛祢，今天我願跟隨祢、服事祢，求祢賜給那單單從耶穌那裡來的「活水」。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Lemonade
Bible Reading: John 4:5-30
Thursday, July 9, 2015

When the weather is hot, it is good to drink a refreshing glass of lemonade. During the summer, I make many pitchers of lemonade for my husband when he is working outside in the hot sun. 　In our Bible verses today, John tells us about a time when Jesus met a woman from Samaria. They met at a well, and Jesus asked the woman for a drink of water. Jesus continued talking with the woman, and in verse 10 He said, “You don’t know what God can give you. And you don’t know who I am...If you knew, you would have asked me, and I would have given you living water.” 　The “living water” that Jesus was talking about is Himself. If we follow and obey Him, He will bless us and give us eternal life. “The water I give people will be like a spring flowing inside them. It will bring them eternal life” (verse 14b). 　Are you “thirsty” for God’s love and help? Turn to Him today. Read His Word and obey it! —JK “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. But anyone who drinks the water I give will never be thirsty again.” John 4:13b-14a PRAYER: Father, I love You and want to follow and serve You today. Please give me the “living water” that only comes from Jesus. In His name. Amen.

炎熱的天氣

炎熱的天氣
聖經閱讀：但以理書3:1-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年6月30日(二)

在愛荷華這裡現在是夏天，今天和接下來的幾天，我們要來看一些愛荷華州的人在夏天會經歷的事情。每年夏天我們一定會有的一件事就是炎熱的天氣，常常會有好幾週的時間這裡的氣溫會高達華氐90度（攝氏32度）或更熱。 　在今天閱讀的經文中，我們知道有三個人經歷了高溫的狀況！沙得拉、米沙和亞伯尼歌敬愛上帝、遵從上帝，尼布甲尼撒王造了一座金像，而且命令所有人要俯伏敬拜這座偶像，但是沙得拉、米沙和亞伯尼歌拒絕向金像下拜，於是國王就將他們仍進熱火窯裡。那座火窯是這麼的炙熱，以致於「從窯裏冒出的火燄竟把執行命令的兵士燒死了」（第22節），但是上帝將沙得拉、米沙和亞伯尼歌從火窯中救了出來。 　上帝保護了沙得拉、米沙和亞伯尼歌，祂也會保護你。今天就遵從上帝的話語並服事祂。 －JK 「他們寧願冒生命的危險違抗我的命令，也不肯俯伏拜任何神明；他們專一敬拜他們的上帝。」 但以理書 3:28b 禱告：上帝，感謝祢總是保護我，求祢幫助我親近祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Hot Weather
Bible Reading: Daniel 3:1-30
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

It is summer here in Iowa. Today and for the next few days we will look at some things that Iowans experience during summer. One thing that we have every summer is hot weather. We usually have several weeks when the temperatures are 90 degrees and higher. 　In our Bible Reading today, we learn about three men who experienced some very hot temperatures! Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego loved and obeyed God. The king of Babylon made a golden idol and commanded that everyone bow down to the idol. But Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to bow to the idol. So the king threw them into a hot furnace. This furnace was so hot that it “killed the strong soldiers…when they went close to the fire” (verse 22). But God saved Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from the furnace. 　God protected Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. He will protect you, too. Obey God’s Word and serve Him today. —JK “These three men trusted their God and refused to obey my command. They were willing to die instead of serving or worshiping any other god.” Daniel 3:28b PRAYER: God, thank You for always protecting me. Help me stay close to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.