Sorry to all 3 of my readers for not posting anything lately. My migraines are back with a vengeance; and while I haven't totally neglected my time with the Word, it has taken a hit again. Still, no excuse, and I'm trying to get back on track. However, I did finish Esther awhile back, and I'm now on Job. I will quickly post some verses from Esther below. Such a great story, really, GO READ IT!
Esther 4:13-14
13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.
14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverence arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
This was after Mordecai found out that Haman had the king sign off on the decree for the destruction of the Jews. Through a series of corrospondence, Mordecai asked Esther to intercede. Now, even as queen, she could not enter the king's court without his permission, to do so meant certain death, unless he held out his golden sceptre (and really, who knew if he would do that! It really depended on his mood, I guess. And remember, this is a man who had his first queen banished because she wouldn't let him show her off!). The above verses are Mordecai's reply to Esther's fear. I love how he says "who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Mordecai felt as though this could be God's calling for her. Have you ever thought about what God's calling could be for you?
Okay, now I am so tempted to post more, but really, you should go read it. It is truly an amazing story. Esther hesitates to tell the king, which opens up even more possibilities (God sovereignty), then that pesky law where no decree's can be overturned. Just goes to show what trusting in God can do.
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