“Thus the Jews undertook what they
started to do, and what Mordecai had written to them. For Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite,
the adversary of all the Jews, had schemed against the Jews to destroy [consume] them and had cast Pur, that is
the lot, to disturb them and destroy them.
“But when it came to the king’s
attention, he commanded by letter that his wicked scheme which he had devised
against the Jews should return on his own head and that he and his sons should
be hanged on the gallows.
“Therefore they called these days
Purim after the mane of Pur. And because
of the instructions in this letter, both what they had seen in this regard and
what had happened to them, the Jews established and made a custom for
themselves and for their descendants and for all those who allied themselves
with them, so that they would not fail to celebrate these two days according to
their appointed time annually.” Esther 9:23-27
We’ve made it all the way to
Esther, as we walk through Scripture, focused on the one word “consumed”. The word only occurs once in Esther -- this
convoluted, cliff-hanger mystery. We see
once again God demonstrating His amazing power and foresight. In the end, Esther, humbly speaks up to a
king teetering on the brink of annihilating the Jewish nation and everything
changes.
We must always remember that God
is not only powerful and perfect in His intentions, actions and decisions, but
His foreknowledge and foresight is perfect and most of all that we can trust
Him! And wherever we may be, it is just
where we are supposed to be for our ultimate good and His glory.
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: Please
pray for this ministry. This is the 20th
year of endeavouring to serve others in His name to offer a smattering of
Scripture daily. Find my statement of faith by clicking (or cut and
paste this link into your Web browser): https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can
find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search for “WeakDay
Devotion” (Also, there is a “Google
Blogger” App you can download to read them on your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
- ·
El Paso (20 people killed – 26 wounded) and Dayton Ohio (9
dead – 27 wounded)- by
random shooters. Pray for the families and
friends affected, the law enforcement officers affected and who will be dealing
with the ‘alleged’ perpetrators (one was killed the other captured) and for wisdom
and compassion for the health care providers (physical and emotional) dealing
with those affected? Finally, pray these
two cities look to the Great Comforter as they begin to recover and heal.
- ·
Dale – Pray for his bodily healing, that doctors do not overprescribe for his
pain, for restoration of a life-time friendship and, most of all, for clarity
of Salvation.
- ·
Gary McQ – will have major heart surgery this week to replace four
valves. Pray family and friends will
rally to his side to encourage him. Pray
for his strength, courage and for his heart to be at peace as the Lord guides
the hands of the surgeons and other health carers to repair his physical heart.
- ·
Ray’s Dad - (also called Ray) has just been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray that through this difficult and
scary time that the Lord would touch his heart so he reaches out for the only
hand that can save him, the compassionate Lord Jesus.
- ·
Simon Flinders (my pastor) and family on
long-service leave. Pray for their refreshment and deepening of
family bonds. Pray the family enjoys
time to focus on the love of their Saviour and all the gifts and blessings He
has provided them.
- ·
USA – that the Lord would
demonstrate His power in unexpected and uniting way during these times of
unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle
and rest in Him alone. And let the truth
of God’s Word and ways overcome the drive to destroy our founding values.
- ·
Sergio – found a job for now, but it wearing
him out physically. His diabetes is
under control and he’s found a place to live.
Thank you for praying and please do not stop.
- ·
Toron – finishing his high school studies
needs your prayers for continued strength, focus and confidence, especially that
he will study hard for his final exams
(scheduled for this September.) .
- · Me – The Lord seems to be working out something new in my life right now. Please pray for my wisdom, TRUST and patience.
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