Tag Archives: Esther

Rewards Beyond What We Could Ever Imagine

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

By speaking up and taking action to secure the good of the Jewish people, Mordecai secured his own good; eventually rewarded with a promotion to second in rank to the king. Under the leadership of Esther and Mordecai, the Jewish … Continue reading →

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Taking Hold of God’s Hand

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

Throughout the book of Esther, there is evidence of God’s constant care for His people who were in exile; His hand involved in the circumstances that protected His people. A plot to kill the king was foiled by a Jew … Continue reading →

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God Made the Wonderful You

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

A lesson learned for me in reading Esther 7-8 is that being open and letting people know who you are has benefits. Esther told the king about her Jewish background and rather than be destroyed, her people received protection. My … Continue reading →

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Good Things Happen to Good People

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

At the second feast as recorded in Esther 7-8, Esther request that her life be spared and the life of her people be spared. Esther’s open identification with her people emphasized to the king that it was people close to … Continue reading →

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You Make a Difference

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in the book of Esther, we can see God’s hand in the events and we can see also how Esther boldly fulfilled the purpose God had for her. As we set out each day following the call God has … Continue reading →