Special People/ Queen Esther's Blessings From God

Esther: Chapters 7-10

 And so what did happen to Mordecai, Queen Esther, and their Jewish People?

Well, it went like this:

Hanan not only did not go home with his tail tucked between his legs. He was ordered by the king to be hanged in the very gallows that he had built for Mordecai. And he was. Not only him but his 10 sons as well.

As for Queen Esther,  she might have been a little bit afraid to go to the king when she had not been invited. That could mean her death. But Mordecai had convinced her that perhaps she had been created for just that time in order to save not only her people but God's chosen people from their enemies. And in so doing, the heart of her husband-king had stopped the impending destruction that he had already ordered. She had been brave and obedient to God, who knew well in advance that he could count on her to do what it took to get the job done.

The king also gave her Haman's estate, which she, in turn, gave to her uncle Mordecai. 

The decree that went out after she had begged the king for his mercy was that the Jews had a right to defend themselves against any nationality that would attack their men, women, and children. And defend they did. They became highly esteemed from many nations. In fact, people of many nationalities became Jews because "fear of the Jews had besieged them." (Chapter 8:17) They themselves did not want the Jews to come after them.

And Mordecai? The man that would not bow to his enemy? He took over Haman's place in the king's palace becoming second in command under the king. What could have possessed this man to be royalty in Persia anyway? He was a Jew, for goodness sake. The question is not what, but who? Only God. That is who!

After the fighting was over, and the enemy is taken out, the Jewish people celebrated. God's people had prevailed. all because two people obeyed someone higher than their greatest ruler on earth. Over the evil of a country, and had they not done what they did, they and their people would have been the ones that were destroyed. Thankfully, God knew who to choose to do his bidding. 

What does that say about you and I today? Do we stand up for God? Stand up for the truth? Or do we back down to men and their unholy and evil ways because it is easier for us and because we fear their persecution?

There is coming a time when we may be faced with the real danger of torture and/or death. For many in other countries, it is and has already been here. But for you and I. Will we face it. Will our children and grandchildren? Will we be ready?

March 31, 2019 Promise: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified of them, for the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

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