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WISDOM WHEN IN CRISIS
LORD’S DAY, NOVEMBER 20
Esther 5:4-8
James 1:5-8
"If any of you lack wisdom,
let him ask of God..."
WISDOM WHEN IN CRISIS
Instead of telling King Ahasuerus what she would request of him, Esther invited him and Haman to a banquet she had prepared. The king rushed Haman to get ready and attend this banquet. Greatly curious, the king asked Esther what her request was again. In fact, he repeated it twice in succession in this banquet. He promised Esther that whatever it was it would be granted. But Esther continued to delay revealing her petition. Once again, Esther invited them to a second banquet to be held the following day to disclose her request.
That Esther would not immediately make known her petition to the king time and again may seem perplexing at first glance. Why did she not jump at the first chance? Notice that she said she had already prepared a banquet. This would have occurred during her time of fasting. So it was not a last minute panic decision in front of the king. It was planned. And she also requested for Haman to come along. Esther was up against the king and his top aide. She was going to petition against an edict sent by the prime minister, and sealed by the king’s ring. She had to be sure she would stand a chance. Esther wisely got the king so curious he would repeat his promise to grant her wish whatever it was. For added precaution, though risky, Esther further "tested the waters." This time she said that if the king truly would do what she would request, then let him and Haman come to the second banquet she would host for them the following day. If they turned up, she would disclose her request to him then and he would not be able to back out after making so many promises. But if he got fed up, he would not turn up. Her exclusive invitation to Haman would cause him to drop his guard and also allow her to pin-point him later in front of the king. It was a carefully calculated move both times. Having the fasting support and the opportunity to do her part to rescue her people, Esther must not fail. She exercised her human responsibility with much care. May God grant us such wisdom to discern what we need to do in challenging and delicate situations.
THOUGHT: Do I have godly wisdom to handle situations?
PRAYER: Lord, help me to depend upon Thee for discernment.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 5:4-8
James 1:5-8
"If any of you lack wisdom,
let him ask of God..."
WISDOM WHEN IN CRISIS
Instead of telling King Ahasuerus what she would request of him, Esther invited him and Haman to a banquet she had prepared. The king rushed Haman to get ready and attend this banquet. Greatly curious, the king asked Esther what her request was again. In fact, he repeated it twice in succession in this banquet. He promised Esther that whatever it was it would be granted. But Esther continued to delay revealing her petition. Once again, Esther invited them to a second banquet to be held the following day to disclose her request.
That Esther would not immediately make known her petition to the king time and again may seem perplexing at first glance. Why did she not jump at the first chance? Notice that she said she had already prepared a banquet. This would have occurred during her time of fasting. So it was not a last minute panic decision in front of the king. It was planned. And she also requested for Haman to come along. Esther was up against the king and his top aide. She was going to petition against an edict sent by the prime minister, and sealed by the king’s ring. She had to be sure she would stand a chance. Esther wisely got the king so curious he would repeat his promise to grant her wish whatever it was. For added precaution, though risky, Esther further "tested the waters." This time she said that if the king truly would do what she would request, then let him and Haman come to the second banquet she would host for them the following day. If they turned up, she would disclose her request to him then and he would not be able to back out after making so many promises. But if he got fed up, he would not turn up. Her exclusive invitation to Haman would cause him to drop his guard and also allow her to pin-point him later in front of the king. It was a carefully calculated move both times. Having the fasting support and the opportunity to do her part to rescue her people, Esther must not fail. She exercised her human responsibility with much care. May God grant us such wisdom to discern what we need to do in challenging and delicate situations.
THOUGHT: Do I have godly wisdom to handle situations?
PRAYER: Lord, help me to depend upon Thee for discernment.
Posted in Adult RPG