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SPILLING THE BEANS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Esther 2:21-23
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
"… for there is nothing hid
which shall not be manifested."
SPILLING THE BEANS
We learnt yesterday that nothing happens by chance. The plot to assassinate the king must have been highly secretive and a wellguarded piece of information. Being the king’s close guards, they would have been smart and careful people. But yet God would make the plan known to Mordecai. To spill the beans on the king’s trusted and close chamberlains could have had serious repercussions on Mordecai. What if the king dismissed it as false without investigating? Mordecai himself could be hanged instead for insulting and accusing the king’s close aides. And for Esther, it was no easy decision either. Being new to the palace and newly crowned as queen, how much did the king trust her? To bring such a serious allegation against those who had been with the king far longer than her could spell the end for her. After all, even Vashti was so unceremoniously deposed at the advice of the king’s close aides. But both Mordecai and Esther did something with the information they got.
Knowledge is responsibility. God had placed Mordecai at the right place and time so that Mordecai would gain the knowledge of the assassination conspiracy. God did not reveal how Mordecai got the information, almost as if not to detract from the important point. The key was what Mordecai did with the information. Esther too was perfectly placed to get the information to the king rapidly by virtue of her new position. But if Esther was not willing or too fearful to relay the information, then the plot would not have been exposed. God put both of them where they were and gave them information because He intended for them to use it. They had a responsibility. When we know sin has been, is to be, or is being, committed, we have a responsibility to act. Sometimes it means that there can be serious consequences for the other party. Sometimes it may mean consequences upon our relationships with the other party. But what is sin and evil must be stopped before it hurts more people.
THOUGHT: Have I avoided exposing sin because I want to be a "good guy" and do not want to "rock the boat"?
PRAYER: Lord, help me to use knowledge responsibly.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 2:21-23
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
"… for there is nothing hid
which shall not be manifested."
SPILLING THE BEANS
We learnt yesterday that nothing happens by chance. The plot to assassinate the king must have been highly secretive and a wellguarded piece of information. Being the king’s close guards, they would have been smart and careful people. But yet God would make the plan known to Mordecai. To spill the beans on the king’s trusted and close chamberlains could have had serious repercussions on Mordecai. What if the king dismissed it as false without investigating? Mordecai himself could be hanged instead for insulting and accusing the king’s close aides. And for Esther, it was no easy decision either. Being new to the palace and newly crowned as queen, how much did the king trust her? To bring such a serious allegation against those who had been with the king far longer than her could spell the end for her. After all, even Vashti was so unceremoniously deposed at the advice of the king’s close aides. But both Mordecai and Esther did something with the information they got.
Knowledge is responsibility. God had placed Mordecai at the right place and time so that Mordecai would gain the knowledge of the assassination conspiracy. God did not reveal how Mordecai got the information, almost as if not to detract from the important point. The key was what Mordecai did with the information. Esther too was perfectly placed to get the information to the king rapidly by virtue of her new position. But if Esther was not willing or too fearful to relay the information, then the plot would not have been exposed. God put both of them where they were and gave them information because He intended for them to use it. They had a responsibility. When we know sin has been, is to be, or is being, committed, we have a responsibility to act. Sometimes it means that there can be serious consequences for the other party. Sometimes it may mean consequences upon our relationships with the other party. But what is sin and evil must be stopped before it hurts more people.
THOUGHT: Have I avoided exposing sin because I want to be a "good guy" and do not want to "rock the boat"?
PRAYER: Lord, help me to use knowledge responsibly.
Posted in Adult RPG