RPG Adults
FAVOURED BY MAN
LORD’S DAY, OCTOBER 23
Esther 2:8-9
Ecclesiastes 9:11
"He made them also
to be pitied of all those
that carried them captives."
FAVOURED BY MAN
Hegai was the custodian of the king’s concubines. As their keeper, Hegai was also their guardian to watch over and care for them. Esther pleased Hegai and she obtained special favour from her new guardian. He treated her with extra priority and attention. These new ladies from the provinces needed to be prepared and groomed to meet the king. Hegai put Esther under his special care. He provided for her all things needed for her beauty preparations. Whatever was needed for her to impress the king was given. Moreover, seven maids were assigned to Esther to ensure she got maximum support and lived in the best part of the palace. Hegai seemed intent on making Esther succeed, an exceptional favour for a newbie.
As the keeper of the king’s harem, it is safe to say that Hegai has seen his fair share of many concubines and beauties. But somehow, among all in the existing harem, and among the many new ladies who had just arrived, Hegai just simply took a special liking to Esther quickly. How does one explain such favour? One could argue that it was looks. After all, the search was for "fair" (Esther 2:2) virgins, and Esther was described not just as fair, but "fair and beautiful" (Esther 2:7). But only God could have made her such. Moreover, for Esther to be so well liked and given so much special privileges and treatment in such a short time was the work of God in Hegai’s heart. Outwardly, all the physical provisions to ensure Esther received the best help and would stand the best chance to succeed were from Hegai.
This is the beauty of this book. God did not use any miracle to bring Esther into the palace. Through events and man’s choices, God was arranging the jigsaw puzzle piece by piece into its place. Nothing happens by chance. Not even the favour and help of man. Does your boss, teacher or colleague seem to be helpful and kind towards you? Do not take it for granted or attribute it to yourself. Favour of man is also from God for His purposes. Give thanks to Him.
THOUGHT: The favour of God is the most favourable of favours.
PRAYER: O Lord, keep me humble under Thine Hand.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 2:8-9
Ecclesiastes 9:11
"He made them also
to be pitied of all those
that carried them captives."
FAVOURED BY MAN
Hegai was the custodian of the king’s concubines. As their keeper, Hegai was also their guardian to watch over and care for them. Esther pleased Hegai and she obtained special favour from her new guardian. He treated her with extra priority and attention. These new ladies from the provinces needed to be prepared and groomed to meet the king. Hegai put Esther under his special care. He provided for her all things needed for her beauty preparations. Whatever was needed for her to impress the king was given. Moreover, seven maids were assigned to Esther to ensure she got maximum support and lived in the best part of the palace. Hegai seemed intent on making Esther succeed, an exceptional favour for a newbie.
As the keeper of the king’s harem, it is safe to say that Hegai has seen his fair share of many concubines and beauties. But somehow, among all in the existing harem, and among the many new ladies who had just arrived, Hegai just simply took a special liking to Esther quickly. How does one explain such favour? One could argue that it was looks. After all, the search was for "fair" (Esther 2:2) virgins, and Esther was described not just as fair, but "fair and beautiful" (Esther 2:7). But only God could have made her such. Moreover, for Esther to be so well liked and given so much special privileges and treatment in such a short time was the work of God in Hegai’s heart. Outwardly, all the physical provisions to ensure Esther received the best help and would stand the best chance to succeed were from Hegai.
This is the beauty of this book. God did not use any miracle to bring Esther into the palace. Through events and man’s choices, God was arranging the jigsaw puzzle piece by piece into its place. Nothing happens by chance. Not even the favour and help of man. Does your boss, teacher or colleague seem to be helpful and kind towards you? Do not take it for granted or attribute it to yourself. Favour of man is also from God for His purposes. Give thanks to Him.
THOUGHT: The favour of God is the most favourable of favours.
PRAYER: O Lord, keep me humble under Thine Hand.
Posted in Adult RPG