I am leading a Couples' Home Bible Study in Hiroshima, and tonight we'll wrap up a look at Esther. It's amazing how Esther, who had little choice in her life, and how irreversible that seemed, was called on to make a choice that rescued God's people. Esther made the right choice, knowing that the consequences could have meant her death. God's people, her people, the Jews, as a result, were rescued and brought to a place of honor.
When I am faced with a hard choice, will I give the right answer, do the right thing, and turn to God?
Esther sent back her answer to Mordecai: "Go and get all the Jews living in Susa together. Fast for me. Don't eat or drink for three days, either day or night. I and my maids will fast with you. If you will do this, I'll go to the king, even though it's forbidden. If I die, I die."
Esther 4:15-16 The Message
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- I am an American from Louisiana, married to Midori. We have two sons. I am a former Marine, pastoring in Hiroshima, Japan.
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3 comments:
Really good thoughts today, Kevin.
I wonder sometimes if I also will give the right choice and must look to the Lord for guidance.
I really enjoy the book of Esther. Wonderful lessons to be learned in it.
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Esther is such a good book, and so clearly points out advice for our relationship with God, but I am always left to wonder what God is never mentioned in the entire book. Very odd, those Hebrews.
My husband and I along with our kids are on the field in London. We will returning to the States in the fall after being here for two years focusing on ministry, outreach and kingdom business among South Asians.
So glad to meet you brother.
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