Grace Church

January 22, 2023 | Pastor Derek | Daniel 3:1-18  Big idea - God is looking for people who will stand tall in obedience.   5 Ingredients of Bold Obedience.  Recognize your idols (:12)   Idol = anything you love, trust, and crave more than God.   4 Root Idols:  Power: a longing for influence or recognition.   Control: a longing to have everything go according to my plan.   Comfort: a longing for pleasure.   Approval: a longing to be accepted or desired    2. Understand that people are watching (:8, 12-13)  3. Be persistent in your courage (:13-15)  4. Trust God to come through (:16-17)  5. Draw the line ahead of time (:18)   Next Step: Where are you “standing on the inside” when you really need to take a stand on the outside?    Do you need to:   Identify your idol   Identify your crew   Prepare to stand    Find all the series resources at www.whoisgrace.com/read