Esther 1:1-2:18
This
is a very human story. It is the story of a man - Ahasuerus - and two
women - Vashti and Esther. It is the ending of one love and the
beginning of a new love (1:19; 2:17). It is also a very important part
of the Divine Story. God is at work here. This story teaches us about
God’s love for His people. It teaches us that ‘all things work together
for the good of those who love God’(Romans 8:28). It was no accident
that Esther was chosen to become the Queen of Persia. God had chosen her
for a very special purpose. She was sent there by the Lord. Esther was
one of God’s people (2:5-7). She was to serve God’s purpose. She would
play an important part in bringing the blessing of God to the people of
God. What part will you play in bringing His blessing to others?
Esther 2:19-4:17
‘Haman
sought to destroy all the Jews’(3:6). This is the work of the devil. He
‘comes only to steal and kill and destroy’(John 10:10). To oppose such
determined enemies of the Lord is never easy. Esther knew this. She was
ready to put her life on the line: ‘If I perish, I perish’(4:16). She
knew that this was not a time for remaining silent. She must speak up
for the Lord’s people. She was to serve God’s purpose - the deliverance
of His people from death at the hands of His enemies (4:14). Esther was
prepared to suffer death for the sake of God’s people. Jesus did suffer
death for us. Jesus tells us why He came to this world: ‘I have come
that they may have life...’. He tells us why He died: ‘I lay down my
life for My sheep...I give them eternal life’(John 10:10,15,27-28).
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Wednesday 15 January 2020
What Part Will You Play In Bringing God's Blessing To Others?
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