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February 28, 2021
Shadow Blessings: the story of Esther
"Blessings when you Persevere"
Esther 5-6
"Patient endurance is what you need now,
so that you will continue to do God's will.
Then you will receive all that he has promised."
Hebrews 10:36
The Story Continues:
Tension in the throne room
Esther's mysterious invitations
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all." James 1:5
"The delay between the first and second banquets was deliberate both on Esther's part and on God's. God was synchronizing his sovereign plan to come together at just the right time for optimal effect. In delaying her request until the second banquet, Esther was being sensitive to God's timing. She was careful not to rush things but to take everything in his time." - Charles Swindoll
Haman's hubris
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18
Insomnia ironies
"He who digs a hole and scoops it out, falls into the pit he has made. The trouble he causes recoils on himself. His violence comes down on his own head." Psalm 7:15
"There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord." Proverbs 21:30
The Take-Aways:
1. When you are "in the dark"; Be Patient
2. When you are under pressure; Be Faithful
3. When you must persevere; Be Courageous
"Circumstances may appear to wreck our lives and God's plans, but
God is not helpless among the ruins. Our broken lives are not lost or useless. God's love is still working. He comes in and takes the calamity and uses it victoriously, working out His wonderful plan of love." - Eric Liddell
"Patient endurance is what you need now,
so that you will continue to do God's will.
Then you will receive all that he has promised."
Hebrews 10:36
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