What stood out today: 8:4, 8, 17 v8:4 Then the king extended the gold scepter to Esther. v8 For no document written in the king’s name and sealed with his ring can be revoked. v17 And many people of other nationalities became Jews because fear of the had seized them.
My response: Jesus, I am struck by things happening a second time. Esther in v14 is risking her life a second time if the king is extending the gold scepter. In v8 it seems the first decree by Hamaan is revoked and a new document written and sealed. This reminds me of 2:19, “when the virgins were assembled a second time.” Jesus, I really like v16 & 17 – all the joy, celebration, gladness, honor, more joy, more gladness, feasting, celebrating. And the best part is many people of other nationalities became Jews, because “a fear” had seized them.
Father God, would you send a great fear of You over the land? Would you extend your gold scepter of grace that people of all nationalities would come and receive Life, even Eternal Life? Yes, Father, would you grant eyes to see, ears to hear, hearts that understand the truth that you alone are God and you are very, very good. I am looking forward to the party that goes forever.
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