The Enemy's Followers - Daniel 3:1-15

Even in worship there are those who are looking to see what everyone else is OR is not doing.  The King’s followers are always looking for elevation, recognition, and praise from their leader.  It’s not so much that they agree with the King but what they can get from him. 

Notice certain Chaldeans who were looking for opportunity to remove the Jews from their places of authority.  The Chaldeans were natives and the Hebrew boys are new comers (outsiders).  They were born there, knew the history, how things worked, and now the king has elevated these upstarts.  They were jealous, envious, and covetous of the Hebrew boys.  So, they sought for an opportunity to accuse the Jews, God’s chosen people. 

Revelation 12: 10b "... for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down."   Satan is the accuser of the brethren.  Their feet were swift to mischief.  They were quick to tell.  Notice they did not tell one of the other leaders. They interrupted the king’s service to point fingers.  Can I tell you something?  There’s always someone watching you!  Their reason for watching is NOT to build up but to tear down.  This is a service by people who do not believe in the living God.  They serve many gods.  If they interrupt their own service, how much more will they interrupt praise and worship unto the Lord Jesus Christ?

Beloved, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits, whether they be of God.  We are debtors – not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.  “But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit.  If indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.  Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His” (Romans 8:9 NKJV).  The Chaldeans flamed the simmering flame of arrogance and pride to ignite the king to wrath and bring judgment upon the Hebrew boys.   Their actions and traits do not align with a righteous and Holy God.

However, I urge you as believers in Christ not to be discouraged. The enemy did not win. The Hebrew boys stood on the Word of God. They did not compromise. The Lord showed up and delivered them from the flaming fire of their enemies. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. No matter what fiery darts of the enemy you may experience, know the Lord will deliver you out of them all.
Rejoice! Have Faith in God!