RPG Adults
PLEADING FOR OTHERS
LORD’S DAY, DECEMBER 11
Esther 8:5-6
Acts 12:1-5
"… prayer was made without ceasing
of the church unto God for him."
PLEADING FOR OTHERS
Queen Esther only dared to arise at the feet of the king when he held out the sceptre towards her. She then pleaded for the life of the Jews, seeking the king to reverse the death edict on them. The queen presented her request through three humble statements. The first, if she had his favour; the second, if the request pleased him; and the third, if she pleased him. Then she implored him by baring her heartfelt pain that it would be unbearable for her to see her kindred people annihilated.
Once again Esther risked her life to speak to the king for her people. The king had already done a lot for her and Mordecai by hanging Haman, giving all that Haman owned to Esther, and transferring all of Haman’s position and authority to Mordecai. But Esther was still genuinely concerned for her people. Despite her newly added personal riches and firmly established position with the king, Esther had not forgotten her people. Asking a Persian king to reverse his edict was to ask him to embarrass himself before his kingdom! Yet Esther was importunate in pleading for the Jews.
It is common for many to neglect and disregard others when promoted or having gained riches. Risking life, jeopardizing position and possessions to plead for the good and welfare of others do not come naturally to many. Do we spare a thought for others when our lives are comfortable and secure? How far would we go to help those who are in difficulties? We must be willing to use what we have to help others instead of being afraid of suffering loss ourselves because of helping. Even more importantly, how much concern do we have for the eternal state of the souls of people around us? Are we so engrossed in our own pleasures and revelling in our relaxations that we are not willing to go for evangelism? Do we plead for unsaved souls? Do we plead at the Throne of Grace for other believers who are facing distresses and challenges in life?
THOUGHT: Am I a selfish and self-centred person?
PRAYER: Lord, teach me to help others and pray for their souls.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 8:5-6
Acts 12:1-5
"… prayer was made without ceasing
of the church unto God for him."
PLEADING FOR OTHERS
Queen Esther only dared to arise at the feet of the king when he held out the sceptre towards her. She then pleaded for the life of the Jews, seeking the king to reverse the death edict on them. The queen presented her request through three humble statements. The first, if she had his favour; the second, if the request pleased him; and the third, if she pleased him. Then she implored him by baring her heartfelt pain that it would be unbearable for her to see her kindred people annihilated.
Once again Esther risked her life to speak to the king for her people. The king had already done a lot for her and Mordecai by hanging Haman, giving all that Haman owned to Esther, and transferring all of Haman’s position and authority to Mordecai. But Esther was still genuinely concerned for her people. Despite her newly added personal riches and firmly established position with the king, Esther had not forgotten her people. Asking a Persian king to reverse his edict was to ask him to embarrass himself before his kingdom! Yet Esther was importunate in pleading for the Jews.
It is common for many to neglect and disregard others when promoted or having gained riches. Risking life, jeopardizing position and possessions to plead for the good and welfare of others do not come naturally to many. Do we spare a thought for others when our lives are comfortable and secure? How far would we go to help those who are in difficulties? We must be willing to use what we have to help others instead of being afraid of suffering loss ourselves because of helping. Even more importantly, how much concern do we have for the eternal state of the souls of people around us? Are we so engrossed in our own pleasures and revelling in our relaxations that we are not willing to go for evangelism? Do we plead for unsaved souls? Do we plead at the Throne of Grace for other believers who are facing distresses and challenges in life?
THOUGHT: Am I a selfish and self-centred person?
PRAYER: Lord, teach me to help others and pray for their souls.
Posted in Adult RPG