RPG Adults
PROVIDENTIAL INSOMNIA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Esther 6:1-3a
Psalm 127:2
"… he giveth his
beloved sleep."
PROVIDENTIAL INSOMNIA
In the same night when Haman was plotting to hang Mordecai, King Ahasuerus had an insomnia attack. Unable to sleep, he commanded to have the national records read to him. From the annals, the record of Mordecai exposing the two chamberlains’ plot to assassinate the king was read to him. These two doorkeepers, Bigthana and Teresh, would have had relatively easy access to the king. The king then asked what honour was bestowed upon Mordecai for his acts.
God is constantly working behind the scenes to deliver His people. This time it was to rescue Mordecai. It was certainly not by chance that the king could not sleep. Sleep comes from God. He can give it, He can withhold it also. The king’s insomnia was just God keeping him awake to do His work. Among many things that the king could have done, why would he ask to have the national archives read to him? He could have asked for any of his many wives or royal musicians to lullaby him. Who put that thought in him? And among myriads of records, the very one picked for reading would be about Mordecai’s act. You would think the last thing the servants dared remind a sleepless king was about an assassination plot against him. And instead of just moving on in relief, the king asked if any reward was given to Mordecai. God can work in the heart and mind of man at any time. In fact, the timing was crucial. Mordecai’s life was in dire danger because on this same night the gallows for his neck would be completed. Man may want to sleep, but if God intends to use him, He will keep the person awake. Mordecai was protected by God (who never sleeps) even without him knowing it. And God can use unbelievers to do His will without them realising or being willing to. This is the Sovereign control of God over all. This is our great assurance as we tread this world. Our Heavenly Father watches over His own children and He can use anyone or anything at any time to deliver us. Do not fret. The believer can sleep well with this thought.
THOUGHT: Do I often stay awake worrying?
PRAYER: Help me to trust in Thy constant care, O Lord.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 6:1-3a
Psalm 127:2
"… he giveth his
beloved sleep."
PROVIDENTIAL INSOMNIA
In the same night when Haman was plotting to hang Mordecai, King Ahasuerus had an insomnia attack. Unable to sleep, he commanded to have the national records read to him. From the annals, the record of Mordecai exposing the two chamberlains’ plot to assassinate the king was read to him. These two doorkeepers, Bigthana and Teresh, would have had relatively easy access to the king. The king then asked what honour was bestowed upon Mordecai for his acts.
God is constantly working behind the scenes to deliver His people. This time it was to rescue Mordecai. It was certainly not by chance that the king could not sleep. Sleep comes from God. He can give it, He can withhold it also. The king’s insomnia was just God keeping him awake to do His work. Among many things that the king could have done, why would he ask to have the national archives read to him? He could have asked for any of his many wives or royal musicians to lullaby him. Who put that thought in him? And among myriads of records, the very one picked for reading would be about Mordecai’s act. You would think the last thing the servants dared remind a sleepless king was about an assassination plot against him. And instead of just moving on in relief, the king asked if any reward was given to Mordecai. God can work in the heart and mind of man at any time. In fact, the timing was crucial. Mordecai’s life was in dire danger because on this same night the gallows for his neck would be completed. Man may want to sleep, but if God intends to use him, He will keep the person awake. Mordecai was protected by God (who never sleeps) even without him knowing it. And God can use unbelievers to do His will without them realising or being willing to. This is the Sovereign control of God over all. This is our great assurance as we tread this world. Our Heavenly Father watches over His own children and He can use anyone or anything at any time to deliver us. Do not fret. The believer can sleep well with this thought.
THOUGHT: Do I often stay awake worrying?
PRAYER: Help me to trust in Thy constant care, O Lord.
Posted in Adult RPG