S – If the God we serve exists, then he can rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire, and he can rescue us from the power of you, the king. ¹⁸ But even if he does not rescue us, we want you as king to know that we will not serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up.” 

Daniel 3:17–18 CSB

O – Commentary:  

The three showed absolute confidence in God, stating that their God was greater than Nebuchadnezzar and was able to deliver them from Nebuchadnezzar’s judgment in a display of His superior power. Their words, the God we serve (cf. 6:16, 20), show they recognized that God’s authority was greater than the authority claimed by Nebuchadnezzar. Though they were employed by Nebuchadnezzar (2:49), they “served” Yahweh.

Their God demanded implicit obedience and had forbidden them to worship any other gods. One who obeys God is not presuming when he expects God to protect and deliver him. Obeying God was more important than life to these three, so if God chose not to deliver them, they would still obey Him

“Daniel,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – When is the last time your faith cost you something?  These three were kidnapped, trained in foreign education and culture, used for foreign leadership and exposed to gods they didn’t believe to be true.  Yet, they did this while maintaining a strong faith in God.  So much they would die before disobeying Him.  This is the faith that I want. 

R – Lord, you are true.  You are worthy of our praise, honor and obedience today.  There is a price that comes with serving you.  Whatever the cost, give me the strength and courage to be faithful to you.  There is nothing greater than you.