Rev 12-18 John wanted the wavering churches and us to know that these 144,000 were given to the world to prove, just as Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that they had chosen to serve the living God. Their lives are an example to us to remain steadfast always abounding, uncompromising. When we reveal our faith to the world, there is a price, but God shows His faithfulness. Is this our testimony before the world?

Consider the striking similarities: Daniel and his three friends were found blameless; all served under evil empires and dictators, yet nothing was seen as grounds for accusation against them and no evidence of corruption. As Daniel and the three Hebrews were faithful, so these 144,000 will be the same. Their testimony will be true and without compromise.

How about us when we face testing?