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KEEPING RECORDS STRAIGHT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Esther 6:2-3a
Isaiah 8:1-2
"… faithful witnesses
to record..."
KEEPING RECORDS STRAIGHT
The records kept in the royal archives specifically minuted that it was Mordecai who made known those would-be assassins. His name was expressly penned in the national documents read to the king. How did Mordecai’s name get into the national records? The answer is in Esther 2:22. Esther "certified the king thereof in Mordecai’s name." Though Esther could have taken credit for herself, she did not. Instead she distinctly mentioned that it was Mordecai who exposed the murderous plot against her king. It was this critical piece of information that would deliver Mordecai on the night before he would have been hung. God used the most ordinary thing as keeping good records to deliver His children. In fact, if Mordecai had allowed Esther to admit she was a Jew, could the genocide plan have been avoided? Haman may not be so bold against the queen’s people.
We must be truthful, precise and careful when we provide information. Records must not be skewed or falsely given. There is always a tendency for us to either exaggerate or to play down information depending on what benefits us. Christians must always be honest and accurate when reporting. Whether it be in filling up applications, answering questions in interviews, filing tax returns or relaying information, we must not intentionally twist or leave out facts so that we would look good or not get into trouble. We never know how the information can impact something or someone. This also reminds us of the importance of keeping good records. We never know when God will use them and how they will come in to be of great help. Church records and documentation must be kept carefully. Session minutes can become legal documents when required by the law. Audit requirements need proper documentations to be kept. Keeping proper records does not mean there is no trust in the church. It is simply important to fulfil all righteousness and for certain things, it prevents unnecessary misunderstandings. In Esther 6, God delivered through a simple record.
THOUGHT: Do I have a tendency to withhold or add information?
PRAYER: Lord, help me always to be faithfully truthful and exact.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 6:2-3a
Isaiah 8:1-2
"… faithful witnesses
to record..."
KEEPING RECORDS STRAIGHT
The records kept in the royal archives specifically minuted that it was Mordecai who made known those would-be assassins. His name was expressly penned in the national documents read to the king. How did Mordecai’s name get into the national records? The answer is in Esther 2:22. Esther "certified the king thereof in Mordecai’s name." Though Esther could have taken credit for herself, she did not. Instead she distinctly mentioned that it was Mordecai who exposed the murderous plot against her king. It was this critical piece of information that would deliver Mordecai on the night before he would have been hung. God used the most ordinary thing as keeping good records to deliver His children. In fact, if Mordecai had allowed Esther to admit she was a Jew, could the genocide plan have been avoided? Haman may not be so bold against the queen’s people.
We must be truthful, precise and careful when we provide information. Records must not be skewed or falsely given. There is always a tendency for us to either exaggerate or to play down information depending on what benefits us. Christians must always be honest and accurate when reporting. Whether it be in filling up applications, answering questions in interviews, filing tax returns or relaying information, we must not intentionally twist or leave out facts so that we would look good or not get into trouble. We never know how the information can impact something or someone. This also reminds us of the importance of keeping good records. We never know when God will use them and how they will come in to be of great help. Church records and documentation must be kept carefully. Session minutes can become legal documents when required by the law. Audit requirements need proper documentations to be kept. Keeping proper records does not mean there is no trust in the church. It is simply important to fulfil all righteousness and for certain things, it prevents unnecessary misunderstandings. In Esther 6, God delivered through a simple record.
THOUGHT: Do I have a tendency to withhold or add information?
PRAYER: Lord, help me always to be faithfully truthful and exact.
Posted in Adult RPG