RPG Adults
THE RIGHT PLACE, THE RIGHT TIME
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
Esther 2:21-23
Proverbs 5:21
"… the ways of man are before
the eyes of the LORD..."
Mordecai seemed to be in the king’s administration. In today’s reading, two highly disgruntled staff conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. The reason for them being so furious with deadly hatred for the king was not mentioned. However, Mordecai came to know about the murder plot and he informed Esther the queen. How Mordecai got wind of the plot was also not mentioned. In turn, Esther made sure the king was made clearly aware that his life was in danger from these chamberlains who were close by. And she specifically stated that the information came from Mordecai. Hence Mordecai’s name was cited in the national records. The plot was exposed and confirmed after imperial investigations, and the two perpetrators publicly hanged for treason.
In Esther 2:21-22, the words "In those days" seem so innocuous, "while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate" seems so mundane, "the thing was known to Mordecai" appears so coincidental, given that a plot to kill such a powerful king must have been kept very secretive. And, the plot being discovered by the foster father of "Esther the queen" is surely so coincidental. What are the chances of all these political intrigue being exposed and made known to the king by his queen? None of these occurred by pure chance. It was purely Providence. The invisible Hand of God was at work. Both Mordecai being in the king’s court and Esther being crowned queen before this murderous plot was uncovered are but demonstrations of God omnisciently moving the chessboard of time and place. Mordecai’s name being chronicled in national documents was a critical key move of God which would become clear later. The word "luck" must never be part of the Christian’s vocabulary. Our All- Wise and All-Knowing God is sovereignly in control and working things out in our lives for His purpose.
THOUGHT: Do I often use the word "luckily"?
PRAYER: Lord, make me more aware of Thy Sovereign control.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 2:21-23
Proverbs 5:21
"… the ways of man are before
the eyes of the LORD..."
Mordecai seemed to be in the king’s administration. In today’s reading, two highly disgruntled staff conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. The reason for them being so furious with deadly hatred for the king was not mentioned. However, Mordecai came to know about the murder plot and he informed Esther the queen. How Mordecai got wind of the plot was also not mentioned. In turn, Esther made sure the king was made clearly aware that his life was in danger from these chamberlains who were close by. And she specifically stated that the information came from Mordecai. Hence Mordecai’s name was cited in the national records. The plot was exposed and confirmed after imperial investigations, and the two perpetrators publicly hanged for treason.
In Esther 2:21-22, the words "In those days" seem so innocuous, "while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate" seems so mundane, "the thing was known to Mordecai" appears so coincidental, given that a plot to kill such a powerful king must have been kept very secretive. And, the plot being discovered by the foster father of "Esther the queen" is surely so coincidental. What are the chances of all these political intrigue being exposed and made known to the king by his queen? None of these occurred by pure chance. It was purely Providence. The invisible Hand of God was at work. Both Mordecai being in the king’s court and Esther being crowned queen before this murderous plot was uncovered are but demonstrations of God omnisciently moving the chessboard of time and place. Mordecai’s name being chronicled in national documents was a critical key move of God which would become clear later. The word "luck" must never be part of the Christian’s vocabulary. Our All- Wise and All-Knowing God is sovereignly in control and working things out in our lives for His purpose.
THOUGHT: Do I often use the word "luckily"?
PRAYER: Lord, make me more aware of Thy Sovereign control.
Posted in Adult RPG