A Journey Through The Book of Esther: Part Nine

Hey there!

Oh wow! The journey has been AMAZING! Amazing is one word I cannot stop using when talking about the book of Esther. I really cannot get over the experience of studying this book. If you are just joining this journey, please endeavor to catch up on parts 1-8 so that you don’t miss out on the fun and blessings! My utmost and continuous desire is that you will be blessed by these lessons and most of all be challenged to act on them. I also urge you to read the chapters from your Bible so that you may gain better insight into the story of Esther as we continue this journey together.

 

Esther 9: This is the story of how the Jews defended themselves and the beginning of the feast of Purim. 

Lessons:

Vs 1-3: God always turns around evil plan against his children to their advantage. Those who try to harm God’s people will become afraid of them.

Vs 3: God can use those in higher authority to help me.

Vs 4: With God there is no demotion; it is higher ground on to higher ground!

Vs 7: Haman’s sons lost their lives for his cause. Lives depend on the decisions I make. They have far reaching effects.

Vs 5-16: God intercepted the evil plans of Haman and they ended up backfiring on the people he has instructed to kill the Jews. When God is involved in my matter, no weapon formed against me shall prosper.

Vs 20-31: God always protects his people and I must never forget how he has delivered me from my enemies. I must keep the testimonies going from generation to generation. Testimonies are reminders of God’s enduring faithfulness towards his own.

The lessons today are short and brief, but serve as reminders to me as a child of God. I hope you are blessed.

In Christ,

Ishanpepe.

A Journey Through The Book of Esther: Part Eight

We are slowly coming towards the end of our journey through the amazing book of Esther. I truly hope you have been blessed! The Word of God holds such amazing treasure that is just waiting to be uncovered! My utmost and continuous desire is that you will be blessed by these lessons and most of all be challenged to act on them. I also urge you to read the chapters from your Bible so that you may gain better insight into the story of Esther as we continue this journey together.

Esther 8: This is the story about how Haman’s property was given to Esther and how Mordecai was elevated by the king. It also tells of how a decree was sent out to nullify Haman’s earlier decree to kill all Jews.

Lessons:

Vs 1-2: God’s favor on me is like an umbrella that covers those around me. Mordecai benefited from God’s favor upon Esther. Also, when God blesses me, I must not forget those who supported me. I shouldn’t also forget family.

Vs 3: Esther and her Uncle’s life were not in danger anymore but Esther did not forget about the rest of her people. She still went to the king again to please for the lives of the masses.

Vs 6: When God elevates me, I must not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the masses. I still have responsibility to care for them and to fight for their cause. God always takes care of His people even if they are in a foreign land.

Vs 16: When God fights for you, you will be honored wherever you are.

Vs 17: People should see/hear about what God has done for you and because of that, want to be like you and most of all, want to know God.

Prayer has amazing power. Because prayers were offered when the evil decree was issued, God turned the decree around for their own good at the end of it all. In fact, Mordecai had the privilege of writing the new decree himself.

Favor with God is definitely favor with man.

God’s favor always sets a person apart even among thousands of people. May God’s favor fight for you and your family… One with God is majority!

I hope you are blessed.

In Christ,

Ishanpepe!

A Journey Through The Book of Esther: Part Seven

Dearest,

The journey continues! Today we continue our journey with part 7 of this amazing book! I keep calling this book amazing because it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Honestly journeying through this book has exposed me to a plethora of lessons as I prepare not only to be a godly wife but also as I strive to grow in my knowledge of the Word. My utmost desire is that you will be blessed by these lessons and most of all be challenged to act on them. I also urge you to read the chapters from your Bible so that you may gain better insight into the story of Esther as we continue this journey together.

Esther 7: This is the story of the execution of Haman. Esther hosts the King and Haman to another banquet and finally reveals to the king what the matter is. The king is enraged at Haman’s plan against His wife’s people and orders his execution on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai.

Lessons:

Vs 1: Ladies, this is a trademark secret that has endured generations; sometimes the key to a man’s heart is through his stomach. I imagine that Esther would have overseen the preparation the meal, if not prepared it herself. Be a master not only in the bedroom but also in the kitchen too. Not every time you just dump your requests on your husband. Pay and seek God’s direction on the technique to use.

Vs 2: When God’s favor is backing you, you will have your choice of requests sef. Ah… *laughs* Favor of God. Esther had not said or done anything asides host a banquet and the King was already offering her half of the kingdom.

Vs 3-4: Esther addressed her husband the king with respect even after he had offered her half of the kingdom. She did not get carried away by his offer of half of the kingdom. She did not lose sight of the goal. She stayed on track; undivided attention. She did not get carried away by material things. After all, she was Queen; she was free to care less of the common people and their fate.

Vs 5-8: You know it’s really funny how the King immediately got enraged at the news of Haman’s plans. Why? Who gave assent to the plans in the first place? The king na. But you see at this point, he didn’t bother even asking about his wife’s nationality. He was already enraged enough that her people’s lives were in danger. Her identity as a Jew saved her people. Keeping her identity a secret the whole while was all part of God’s plan. Maybe if she had revealed it, that knowledge alone would have discouraged the king from marrying her and Haman’s plan maybe had a chance of succeeding. But that is by the way…

Vs 9-10: The Bible says in Proverbs that one who digs a pit for another would fall into it himself (Proverbs 26:27). God will always expose evil and punish evil as well. When God is with you, every evil plan against you will only backfire to your enemies before your own eyes.

The end of the wicked is destruction, as the Bible says. (See Psalm 92:7)

#selah

I hope you are blessed.

In Christ,

Ishanpepe.