.The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Esther 10:3,
"Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews."
Proverbs 22:1 says, "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Mordecai did have a good name and was highly esteemed. His actions in protecting King Xerxes from a threat within his court, and his actions in protecting the Jews from annihilation brought him this "good name".
It is probably a good assumption that not only did Mordecai enjoy a good name among the Jews, but also among those within the heavenly realm. Protecting the Jews clearly facilitated a part of God's agenda in his preparation for the redemption of mankind.
This leads me to the thought of the legacy each of us will both leave here, and, which also precedes us in the heavenly realm. We each have but one life to live... how will we spend that life? Will we expend it only upon the pursuit of our own comforts and pleasures in this life? Or, will we expend it in a way that furthers God's agenda of redemption?
In Ephesians 5:15-16 Paul says, "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."
As the Spirit from heaven says, "... they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." Revelation 14:13.
Life here is short. What will we do with it?
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews."
Proverbs 22:1 says, "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Mordecai did have a good name and was highly esteemed. His actions in protecting King Xerxes from a threat within his court, and his actions in protecting the Jews from annihilation brought him this "good name".
It is probably a good assumption that not only did Mordecai enjoy a good name among the Jews, but also among those within the heavenly realm. Protecting the Jews clearly facilitated a part of God's agenda in his preparation for the redemption of mankind.
This leads me to the thought of the legacy each of us will both leave here, and, which also precedes us in the heavenly realm. We each have but one life to live... how will we spend that life? Will we expend it only upon the pursuit of our own comforts and pleasures in this life? Or, will we expend it in a way that furthers God's agenda of redemption?
In Ephesians 5:15-16 Paul says, "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."
As the Spirit from heaven says, "... they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." Revelation 14:13.
Life here is short. What will we do with it?
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
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