Thursday, March 08, 2007

March 8, 2007

Good morning! During our Bible study last night, we read most of the book of Esther; one of the Old Testament books that many overlook since it is small and does not mention God. However, as we studied the Word, it became obvious that although God is not mentioned by name, he is very much in control throughout the story. Here again is another example of choice; if one chooses not to believe, then Esther and Mordecai become very lucky or fortunate people and Haman the unfortunate person. If you believe, as you and I do, then the story becomes a wonderful example of God’s sovereign will in the lives of these few people at the time of the Persian king, Xerxes. The book of Esther could have narrated a tale of how God did this or God enabled that to allow the group of Jews who chose not to return to Jerusalem to survive. The scoffers and non-believers would still scoff and refuse to believe respectively. They might still cite this as an example of our credulity and go their merry way. Once again we are reminded that God does not force belief in himself or his Son on any of us. Praise God that we have been granted the ability to believe! That is not something that we should take lightly. Hallelujah!

May Christ be the focus of your life today!

Bucky

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