MARCH 31

Esther 9:18-22

REMEMBERING WHAT GOD HAS DONE

What a victory! What an amazing deliverance from certain death! From start to finish, God was involved every step of the way. Queen Vashti was de-throned and Esther became the new queen. Wicked Haman was exposed for his evil decree and executed, while Mordecai the Jew who was hated and despised took over Haman’s high post as prime minister. The Jews were mourning because they were decreed to be destroyed. But in a drastic turn of events, they destroyed all their enemies and celebrated God’s deliverance.

We tend to forget very easily. We need to set reminders to remember the daily errands we have to run, or write in our notebooks the tasks for the day. We also mark our calendars with events for the week, or if there are upcoming special occasions. To remember this great deliverance from God, Mordecai wrote a decree to all the Jews. He instructed them to mark the 14th and 15th days of the month Adar, as days to remember when their sorrow was turned to joy. This festival is known as Purim. To this day, Purim is still celebrated among the Jews. They would read the book of Esther, send each other gifts, give charity to the poor and of course, there was great feasting and gladness!

In what ways has God worked in your life? Think about it. Through periods of trial and testing, joy and gladness, all this will work out to a good and beautiful end. is is guaranteed by God in Rom 8:28. It’s good to have a system to reflect and remind yourself of what God has done in your life. Perhaps you can write in your diary. Or you can set aside time each day or each week, to think about what has gone by, and thank God for all the great things He has done! Don’t let these events just be passing moments in your life!

Read Psalm 37:39-40, and write it here. It’s a great verse to summarise God’s work and deliverance to the Jews.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Thought: To remember what God has done is to give thanks and find consolation that He will continue to be with you.
Prayer:Father in Heaven,thank You for this wonderful story of deliverance. I know You are sovereign and in control of all things. May my life also be a bright testimony of Your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.