What would be the right time and place for Esther to reveal Haman’s dastardly plot to kill the Jews to the king? Yesterday, we saw that the throne room wasn’t the right time or place, so Esther invited the king and Haman to dinner. But wouldn’t it have been risky to wait? What if the …
Many people desire to be used by God. But only a few understand that you must be where God can use you. Esther had agreed to try to plead for mercy with the king so that the Jews would not be killed. She had spiritually prepared herself by joining the other Jews in three days …
When God answers our prayers, how do we respond? A friend’s brother was diagnosed with cancer, and so his family began to pray fervently to the Lord about his situation. Before starting treatment, the doctor wanted to do further testing only to find out that there was not a trace of cancer in his body. …
Waiting on God’s timing is challenging because it requires great trust in the Lord. It can be frustrating when you are in a hurry, but God seems to be taking his time. Perhaps you are waiting on God’s timing now for answered prayer. While we are waiting, the Lord works out many things. The Lord …
Something significant happens spiritually when God’s people intercede or fail to do so. In the book of Ezekiel, some sobering verses tell us what happens when God’s people fail to intercede. Ezekiel 22:30 I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the …
Mordecai responds to Haman’s decree to destroy the Jews with sackcloth and ashes. Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned about all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on burlap and ashes, and went out into the city, crying with a loud and bitter wail.[1] Sackcloth was a burlap-like fabric made from black goat’s …
What was it like to experience Jesus, the teacher, and why was His time with the disciples so important? Jesus knew the significance of an apprenticeship where students work closely with their teacher because this is how we learn. Modeling is just as important today as when Jesus trained His disciples. Jesus would spend three …
Forgiveness and prayer are some of the most important aspects of the Christian faith. In prayer, we ask the Lord to forgive us, and the Lord lifts the burden of sin off us. No day goes by that we don’t need to pray and ask the Lord to forgive our sins. The Lord is patient …
Jesus demonstrated praying the impossible. The disciples were surprised that the fig tree had died from the root overnight. Then Jesus had more to say. Mark 11: 22 Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. 23 I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the …
The spiritual battle between God and satan began when satan fell into sin and led a rebellion in heaven. Revelation 12:7 Then there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. 8 And the dragon lost the battle, and he and his angels were forced out of heaven. 9 This great …