God’s Mighty Deeds Spur UsÂ
The final chapters of Esther’s drama
read like the ending of a fairy tale.
Mordecai is promoted, the Jews’
enemies are destroyed and Esther
secures letters from the king
establishing the Feast of Purim
as a perpetual reminder of God’s
great deliverance. In the epilogue,
Mordecai receives recognition in the
Persian annals fr pagan historians.
Lord, we will Remember Your Deeds:
King Xerxes gave estate of Haman
to Queen Esther… The king took
off his signet ring… and presented it
to Mordecai…Esther appointed him
over Haman’s estate. Esther again
pleaded with the king to put an end
to the evil plan of Haman… against
the Jews. Then the king extended
the gold scepter to Esther(Est 8:1-4)
Mordecai recorded these events
and sent letters to the Jews
throughout all the king’s provinces,
encouraging them to celebrate
an annual festival (Esth 9:20-21).
These would commemorate a time
when the Jews gained relief from
their enemies, when their sorrow
was turned into gladness and their
mourning into joy. So, the Jews
adopted Mordecai’s suggestion
and began this custom (v28).
Lord, as we read the book of Esther,
we reflect on the many events
demonstrating sovereign control:
Mordecai’s unrewarded kindness,
king’s insomnia, Haman’s casting
of lots and Esther’s two banquets.
With God in charge, we can take
courage that He will guide and
lead us through life’s challenges.
Lord, we’ll Remember Your Deeds
and Be Committed to You. Amen.
Lord, we note Esther and Mordecai
were faithful to the point of risking
their lives to save others. And God
gave them a reward in proportion
to their all-out commitment. Lord,
we note You are faithful and do not
abandon Your people and promises.
Help us run with perseverance the
race marked out, fixing our eyes on
Jesus perfecter of our faith. Amen.
Lord, we ask for Your favour in
response to our keeping faith in You.
And we will run with perseverance
the race marked out by You for us.
As we seek first the kingdom of God,
we can be confident to benefit from
Your sovereign care and faithfulness.
And we will remember and celebrate
Your goodness in our lives and Your
faithfulness to Your people. Amen.