I found the book of Esther to be a refreshing pause in our reading
last week. As I read, it seemed like a
novel, or a screenplay for a movie. Esther had a lot of courage. She was someone we would admire because she was beautiful on the inside as well as her external beauty. God always looks at our heart.
Of
course, at the end, there was the impaling of Haman and then the horrifying mass
murder.
The feast pf Purim is
interesting. It seems to me that Purim has evolved into a holiday that looks a lot like Mardi Gras and it is about the same time of year. This year’s Bible readings have
helped me understand the Jewish history and
celebrations better.
It is helpful to remember that God’s sovereignty continues
as it always has throughout history...people who pay attention to what is
happening and honor God with their choices are always blessed. Sometimes in this life, sometimes in the
future.
...And we continue our reading this week in the ancient book of Job.
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