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KING’S HEART IN THE LORD’S HANDS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Esther 5:1-3
Proverbs 21:1
"... whoever relies not on the
providence of God, ... has not yet
learned aright what it is to live."
KING’S HEART IN THE LORD’S HANDS
At the end of the three-day fast, Esther arrayed herself in her royal garments. She then positioned herself by standing in the inner court so that the king might notice her. On that day, the king did sit on his royal throne and he indeed looked out and saw her in the courtyard. And the sight of her pleased him. So he extended his golden sceptre, thus indicating to Esther she was allowed to approach him. Esther seized the opportunity, went up to him, and touched the head of the king’s sceptre respectfully and gratefully. King Ahasuerus asked Esther what she wanted to request for by coming to him. Offering "half of the kingdom" practically meant she got a blank check!
What were the "chances" that the king would be sitting on his throne at the end of Esther’s fast, and also notice her waiting in the court? Even more amazing was that instead of being angry at Esther, the king readily asked Esther to make her request. He would willingly grant her up to half his empire. What made the king take such favour towards Esther despite his disinterest in her for the last thirty days? God tells us that, "The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will" (Prov 21:1). Instead of anger, the king was kind. What appeared to be a potentially fatal risk turned out to be a highly favourable outcome.
Sometimes we imagine the worst possible result when we obey God. We panic and live in dread. We must learn to turn to God for help instead, even fast and pray, instead of being paralysed with fear. Things may seem hopeless, but the Sovereign God has absolute dominion and control over all things, all man, whether believer or unbeliever. Are you in a situation where you need an approval from a higher authority and it does not seem hopeful? If it be God’s will, know that He can and will be able to move man’s heart to fulfil His purposes. He is still the same God today as back then.
THOUGHT: Am I willing to obey God and leave the result to Him?
PRAYER: Help me to trust Thee more, O Lord.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 5:1-3
Proverbs 21:1
"... whoever relies not on the
providence of God, ... has not yet
learned aright what it is to live."
KING’S HEART IN THE LORD’S HANDS
At the end of the three-day fast, Esther arrayed herself in her royal garments. She then positioned herself by standing in the inner court so that the king might notice her. On that day, the king did sit on his royal throne and he indeed looked out and saw her in the courtyard. And the sight of her pleased him. So he extended his golden sceptre, thus indicating to Esther she was allowed to approach him. Esther seized the opportunity, went up to him, and touched the head of the king’s sceptre respectfully and gratefully. King Ahasuerus asked Esther what she wanted to request for by coming to him. Offering "half of the kingdom" practically meant she got a blank check!
What were the "chances" that the king would be sitting on his throne at the end of Esther’s fast, and also notice her waiting in the court? Even more amazing was that instead of being angry at Esther, the king readily asked Esther to make her request. He would willingly grant her up to half his empire. What made the king take such favour towards Esther despite his disinterest in her for the last thirty days? God tells us that, "The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will" (Prov 21:1). Instead of anger, the king was kind. What appeared to be a potentially fatal risk turned out to be a highly favourable outcome.
Sometimes we imagine the worst possible result when we obey God. We panic and live in dread. We must learn to turn to God for help instead, even fast and pray, instead of being paralysed with fear. Things may seem hopeless, but the Sovereign God has absolute dominion and control over all things, all man, whether believer or unbeliever. Are you in a situation where you need an approval from a higher authority and it does not seem hopeful? If it be God’s will, know that He can and will be able to move man’s heart to fulfil His purposes. He is still the same God today as back then.
THOUGHT: Am I willing to obey God and leave the result to Him?
PRAYER: Help me to trust Thee more, O Lord.
Posted in Adult RPG