The Lady who Saved the Jews
Esther was a righteous lady, who intervened in a terrible situation to provide deliverance for her people, the Jews. I suppose we might say that she was an unlikely candidate to do this job, but that is not really true. God has used many women to provide deliverance at many times in history. In fact, that is one of the main aspects of being a mother. She is the one to intercede and intervene in the lives of her children to see them saved from their sins by the grace of God. I think it is fitting for us to consider Esther's story on this Mother's Day 2019. (Esther 8:1,3) There are great lessons for all men and women in this account.
Esther showed us the importance of seeking God humbly and fervently before she approached the king. She fasted and prayed for 3 days, eating and drinking nothing. She implored all of her maids and the Jews in Susa to join with her, as they asked for God's favor. We should do nothing without first crying out to God for His power and leadership. Then, she carried out her plan to expose the wicked Haman and his evil plans. She was patient and wise in what she did. We must learn not to rush things, but to move in God's way and God's timing. Then, she bravely pointed out the sin of Haman to her husband, the king. He responded positively, blessing her by punishing Haman and giving her all of his estate. Her bravery was rewarded, and ours will be, too, as we trust the Lord and obey Him. Finally, she wept before the king for the lives of her people, and he granted her and Mordecai the authority to write the decree of deliverance for the Jews. God gives us that authority to speak for Him and to lead others to know Jesus and be delivered from their sins. May we follow in the footsteps of this woman of God and see the Lord do great things through us in our families and in our world.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Esther 9-10 and Job 1.
Esther showed us the importance of seeking God humbly and fervently before she approached the king. She fasted and prayed for 3 days, eating and drinking nothing. She implored all of her maids and the Jews in Susa to join with her, as they asked for God's favor. We should do nothing without first crying out to God for His power and leadership. Then, she carried out her plan to expose the wicked Haman and his evil plans. She was patient and wise in what she did. We must learn not to rush things, but to move in God's way and God's timing. Then, she bravely pointed out the sin of Haman to her husband, the king. He responded positively, blessing her by punishing Haman and giving her all of his estate. Her bravery was rewarded, and ours will be, too, as we trust the Lord and obey Him. Finally, she wept before the king for the lives of her people, and he granted her and Mordecai the authority to write the decree of deliverance for the Jews. God gives us that authority to speak for Him and to lead others to know Jesus and be delivered from their sins. May we follow in the footsteps of this woman of God and see the Lord do great things through us in our families and in our world.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Esther 9-10 and Job 1.