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THE APPEALING HIGH LIFE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4
Esther 1:5-7
1 John 2:15-17
"If any man love the world,
the love of the Father is not in him."
THE APPEALING HIGH LIFE
After practically half a year of feasting and showing off his kingdom to the princes and nobles, Ahasuerus threw a banquet. This was a sevenday feast for all ranks in the palace garden. Verses 6 and 7 describe both the elaborate decorations as well as the abundance of the best wine for all. One could visualize the fine environment Ahasuerus provided for his subjects and people living in Shushan. There were multicolored curtains of white, green, and blue, tied to fine linen and expensive silver rings on marble pillars. The couches were of gold and silver, and the pavements people stood on were of colorful rare marble. The drinking cups were not only made from precious gold, each one was individually designed to be different from the other to serve a huge number of people. All these portrayed the luxury and lavishness of the event and the city. Without a doubt, it was the high life provided by Ahasuerus in his kingdom. He wanted to use these to gain their allegiance, no matter who they were.
This environment created by Ahasuerus for his banquet is what every hotel, restaurant, shopping mall, tourist destination will aim for. Each year city streets are decked with decorations at various festivals to create maximum impact to attract everyone. Designer fashions, uniqueness of experience, and extravagance are key. That is how the world also seeks to captivate our desires too. No matter who you are, it tempts you with the high life with all its glitter, glamour, and glory. Remember the great tempter’s offer: "Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me" (Matt 4:8-9). There is nothing evil in beautiful environments, but when we are tempted by them to love and worship the things in the world, then they have become idols to us. Satan too will seduce us with the world to gain our allegiance to him.
THOUGHT: Have I become captivated by the high life?
PRAYER: Lord, help me not to love this world with its glitter and glamour.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 1:5-7
1 John 2:15-17
"If any man love the world,
the love of the Father is not in him."
THE APPEALING HIGH LIFE
After practically half a year of feasting and showing off his kingdom to the princes and nobles, Ahasuerus threw a banquet. This was a sevenday feast for all ranks in the palace garden. Verses 6 and 7 describe both the elaborate decorations as well as the abundance of the best wine for all. One could visualize the fine environment Ahasuerus provided for his subjects and people living in Shushan. There were multicolored curtains of white, green, and blue, tied to fine linen and expensive silver rings on marble pillars. The couches were of gold and silver, and the pavements people stood on were of colorful rare marble. The drinking cups were not only made from precious gold, each one was individually designed to be different from the other to serve a huge number of people. All these portrayed the luxury and lavishness of the event and the city. Without a doubt, it was the high life provided by Ahasuerus in his kingdom. He wanted to use these to gain their allegiance, no matter who they were.
This environment created by Ahasuerus for his banquet is what every hotel, restaurant, shopping mall, tourist destination will aim for. Each year city streets are decked with decorations at various festivals to create maximum impact to attract everyone. Designer fashions, uniqueness of experience, and extravagance are key. That is how the world also seeks to captivate our desires too. No matter who you are, it tempts you with the high life with all its glitter, glamour, and glory. Remember the great tempter’s offer: "Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me" (Matt 4:8-9). There is nothing evil in beautiful environments, but when we are tempted by them to love and worship the things in the world, then they have become idols to us. Satan too will seduce us with the world to gain our allegiance to him.
THOUGHT: Have I become captivated by the high life?
PRAYER: Lord, help me not to love this world with its glitter and glamour.
Posted in Adult RPG