Throughout history, God’s people had times of peace and times of war. But what about today?

If you’re asking that question, it’s already too late. We’re not in Israel, fighting off invaders. We’re not defending our land from Babylon.

We are growing up in Babylon.

Babylon isn’t just an ancient empire. Babylon is a culture—one that pulls people away from God.

One that normalizes sin and silences truth.

One that hates Christ while tolerating everything else.

So how do we live in Babylon? How do we stand firm in a world that wants us to bow?

Look at Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—teenagers, captives, surrounded by a culture that rejected God.

Yet they stood out.

THREE WAYS TO STAND OUT IN BABYLON

1. Don’t Drink It.

The world doesn’t just want you to agree—it wants you to consume.

It’s not enough to accept sin; you have to celebrate it.

It’s not enough to respect people’s choices; you have to participate.

Daniel faced this in Babylon. The king assigned him and his friends food they knew they shouldn’t eat. It was tempting—new freedoms, no consequences (or so they thought).

But Daniel refused.

What are you consuming that’s defiling your soul?

👀That show everyone wants you to watch?

📱Those messages you entertain?

🍻The lifestyle you compromise on?

You don’t have to drink what the world serves you. Be bold. Say no!

2. Don’t Hide It.

Faith was never meant to be private.

The world is not neutral. It’s actively moving in one direction—against God.

Daniel wasn’t trying to spite the world. But he refused to hide his faith.

He didn’t provoke the culture.

He didn’t compromise his faith.

He didn’t hide his convictions.

Because of his boldness, even the King acknowledged the power of God.

The world is looking for a prophet—someone real, someone bold. Be that person.

3. Don’t Tolerate It.

There comes a moment where you have to decide: Will you blend in? Or will you take a stand?

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were faced with a choice: Bow or burn.

The world wants you to be silent.

The world wants you to be passive.

The world wants you to conform.

But God is raising up Daniels, Shadrachs, Meshachs, and Abednegos today.

People who will stand, shine, and change the atmosphere.

The question is—are you willing?

Are you ready to stand out in your workplace?

Are you ready to be bold in your family?

Are you ready to be the light in a dark world?

What if this week is the week someone asks you about Jesus?

What if today is the day your friend asks you to pray with them?

What if this moment is where God sparks revival in your life?