Esther, ‘a Type or Picture’ of the Church today in exile here.
Some Lessons from the story of Esther, the brave queen who showed respect and humility.
Esther 1, God’s Hand may be HIDDEN as He moves. Esther didn’t reveal, she hid, her Jewish identity at Mordecai’s instruction. God’s Name is hidden in this Book, kept secret in exile.
Esther 4, seek God’s guidance before we begin to step out. Haman first sought direction by casting the Pur/Lot, to destroy all God’s people; a major attack of the enemy. Esther called a total fast for 3 days by all the Jews in Susa (only those Jews got 2 day’s vengeance on their enemies!). She put her life on the line, the Church may do also. ‘I will go to the King…And if I perish, I perish’. V16
Esther 5:1-3 Esther prepared to come into king’s presence. She put on her royal robes (for us this may be praise and worship). She waited to be called into the inner court. The king was pleased with her and extended the gold sceptre, mercy to her. She had to touch it and acknowledge his grace to her, even though she’d fasted 3 full days. She didn’t present her petition, many rush to do this, but asked to spend time with him – 2 banquets on 2 consecutive days.
Esther 5, While we wait God works. Esther went to the king and was received. She hadn’t been called to King Xerces for 30 days 4:11 She didn’t rush to make her petition, she spent time with him. One presumptuous move might have gone outside God’s Timing, but Esther waited (trusted God rather than be driven by the urgency of the situation).
Esther 5 & 6, God’s Timing can be finely judged, but perfect Haman was going to ask the king to hang Mordecai NEXT MORNING 5:14 but THAT NIGHT 6:1 God spoke to the king.
Esther 6:10,12 Mordecai waited at the King’s Gate daily, he positioned himself as close to the king as protocol allowed. He persevered day by day. There’s also an invitation from Wisdom in Prov 8:34,35 to wait at her gate to receive Favour from the Lord, addressed to us as believers.
Esther 8:1,2 Favour for Mordecai, from the gate to the palace! Two significant Transfers; the wealth of the enemy to the people of God (I believe it’s coming to the Church today). The transfer of the signet ring, the King’ authority to His people today for His will to be declared and demonstrated on earth.
Esther 9:28,29 The feast of Purim entered the Jewish Calendar, their deliverance remembered and celebrated to this day.
The Book of Esther begins with another queen, Vashti, but her destiny was very different. She lost her royal position because she disrespected the king and this may be the most important lesson of the story. God tests people to see those who will endure and honour Him in their own lives. He’s looking for faithful, humble people to walk and share with Him in eternity. May we be that people.
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