Not one of them falls to the ground outside of our Father's care.
Esther is a story of Divine Providence.
Divine Providence is a Grand Story still being written every single day.
Divine Providence is a Grand Story still being written every single day.
Oh, the grandeur of King Ahasuerus. The epitome of treasures on earth.
And none of these riches will go with us. Esther 8:2. Not one thing.
Esther knew when she said "If I perish, I perish..."
She knew that she would take with her something far more precious than this life. Her tears were for her people not for herself. Esther knew. Is there Something I am missing in this life that I clutch too tightly?
Divine Providence rules through the Book of Esther.
Nothing escapes God's notice.
He was preparing Mordecai to rise up even when the king couldn't sleep.
The king could order 127 provinces.
The king could not order one hour of his own sleep.
God forces us every night to rest, whether we want it or not.
It is not our choice. We are held in His Divine Care.
"That which will break proud Haman's heart willl not break humble Morechai's sleep." M. Henry.
Divine Care is written all through the script.
What do I not know this day of Divine Providence over my life that I must consider?
OVERVIEW: Esther 6-10
God had a plan to deliver the Jews. Mordecai told Esther if she didn't approach the king, deliverance would come another way. Mordecai knew Yaweh would deliver His people.
ReplyDeleteMordecai, Esther, and the Jews fasted and prayed. Deliverance came.
We are also reminded of what happens when we become proud, Haman had to lead Mordecai around town proclaiming Mordecai's greatness.
The Book of Esther reminds us what we should do in times of trouble. I truly believe if the Body of Christ prayed with all their strength and didn't murmur and complain, didn't call candidates names and act in a worldly manner we'd see a huge change in the world as believers entered into the Kingdom. (I am climbing down from my soapbox now.)
And prideful Haman hangs from his own gallow in front of his house. Oh, the irony! Our pride, our self-promotion, our evil condemns and hangs us from our self-made nooses.
ReplyDeleteYes, Annette--fasting and praying and looking to God instead of our human saviors will change the world one heart at a time!