RPG Adults
FIGHT OR FLIGHT?
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Esther 4:6-8
Isaiah 41:10-14
"Fear not, thou worm Jacob…
I will help thee, saith the LORD."
FIGHT OR FLIGHT?
Hatach met Mordecai as instructed by Queen Esther. Mordecai spilled his heart, telling Hatach about what was going on. He also told Hatach about the huge sum of money Haman promised the king for the destruction of the Jews. For proof, Mordecai provided a copy of the decree issued from the capital city itself. And he asked Hatach to make the decree known to Esther, and to command Esther to see the king to beg for favour from the king for her people.
The fact that Mordecai had in hand a copy of the edict would likely mean that he was of a relatively high rank in the kingdom (Esther 3:12). Moreover he had detailed knowledge about the money Haman was bribing the king with. Notice that he "charged" Esther the Queen. He was commanding her in his position as her guardian. He wanted Esther to plead for her Jewish counterparts. This time, he instructed her to reveal her identity although it could be detrimental to her. Mordecai understood the unique position he was in. Working for the palace, he had first hand critical information. Being the queen’s cousin, he had access to the king indirectly through her. He used both of these advantages to get help for the Jews. It is laudable of Mordecai in this respect. He did not quietly flee for his own life although he had firsthand inside information. This time, Mordecai did not try to conceal Esther’s identity. He would stand up and try to fight for his people and expected Esther to do so as well.
Do you have the courage to stand up for others, even when you could have kept yourself out of trouble? Or would you secretly try to escape yourself? Christians must be ready to stand up for each other when there is a just and righteous need to. The Apostle Paul would risk his own life for others (Acts 19:29-30).
THOUGHT: Am I a soldier of Christ who will take a stand and fight His cause?
PRAYER: Make me to fear Thee, my Lord and my Redeemer.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 4:6-8
Isaiah 41:10-14
"Fear not, thou worm Jacob…
I will help thee, saith the LORD."
FIGHT OR FLIGHT?
Hatach met Mordecai as instructed by Queen Esther. Mordecai spilled his heart, telling Hatach about what was going on. He also told Hatach about the huge sum of money Haman promised the king for the destruction of the Jews. For proof, Mordecai provided a copy of the decree issued from the capital city itself. And he asked Hatach to make the decree known to Esther, and to command Esther to see the king to beg for favour from the king for her people.
The fact that Mordecai had in hand a copy of the edict would likely mean that he was of a relatively high rank in the kingdom (Esther 3:12). Moreover he had detailed knowledge about the money Haman was bribing the king with. Notice that he "charged" Esther the Queen. He was commanding her in his position as her guardian. He wanted Esther to plead for her Jewish counterparts. This time, he instructed her to reveal her identity although it could be detrimental to her. Mordecai understood the unique position he was in. Working for the palace, he had first hand critical information. Being the queen’s cousin, he had access to the king indirectly through her. He used both of these advantages to get help for the Jews. It is laudable of Mordecai in this respect. He did not quietly flee for his own life although he had firsthand inside information. This time, Mordecai did not try to conceal Esther’s identity. He would stand up and try to fight for his people and expected Esther to do so as well.
Do you have the courage to stand up for others, even when you could have kept yourself out of trouble? Or would you secretly try to escape yourself? Christians must be ready to stand up for each other when there is a just and righteous need to. The Apostle Paul would risk his own life for others (Acts 19:29-30).
THOUGHT: Am I a soldier of Christ who will take a stand and fight His cause?
PRAYER: Make me to fear Thee, my Lord and my Redeemer.
Posted in Adult RPG