We have just celebrated the festival of Purim based on the events of the book of Esther. This Jewish holiday is celebrated with great mirth, games, feasting, costumes & theatrical performances. However the subject of Purim, (the casting of lots to determine the best date to exterminate a people), is serious. Although this story is ancient, it is true & offers insight for God's people today. It provides at least three keys for survival in the midst of crisis.
. Contend for the well being of our family in Christ - our extended family. At least pray for the persecuted church!
. Stand firm in your personal righteousness. Draw ever closer to God, allowing trials & the Word to prune & purify your character. Take on personal responsibility & godly character.
. Renew your faith in the sovereignty of our unseen God. Proverbs 16:33 tells us, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD." Our God is ever behind-the-scenes causing His purposes to be fulfilled. He will make sure everything will bring Him glory & also work out for His children's best good in the end.
A question for you: Which Bible-times Queen (other than Esther) proclaimed a fast & for what purpose?
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Aha! A challenge!
'twas Jezebel, I believe, when setting Naboth up with a false witness. She was such a witch! Completely opposite to Esther!
By the way, three very good points listed in your post!
Right on, Carol-Ann! Queen Jezebel it was & the opposite to Queen Esther in about every way. She arranged for a false fast as a ruse to frame & murder Naboth - to acquire his family vineyard for King Ahab.
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