Esther – The Arnold Journey

Working for the Good

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. There is an old saying, “Rank has its privileges.” ForContinue reading “Working for the Good”

Sole Escape

Esther 4:12-13 12 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For many people, the thought of disaster and tragedy can be overwhelming. They avoid thinking about it at all costs. They putContinue reading “Sole Escape”

25Aug 2011 Esther 9:10b

10b…But they did not lay their hands on the plunder. The Jews have been saved from annihilation through a very unlikely person. The plot to kill them was made known to the king and the king let the Jews write their own ticket for protection. The Jews were allowed to defend themselves from the comingContinue reading “25Aug 2011 Esther 9:10b”

24Aug 2011 Esther 8:16

16For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor. Sometime you just need to celebrate! Celebration can be a good thing. Life is not about all doom and gloom. God created joy and it part of His plan that we know how to enjoy life. Some Jesus-followers feel and teachContinue reading “24Aug 2011 Esther 8:16”

23Aug 2011 Esther 6:6

6When Haman entered, the king asked him, “What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?” Now Haman thought to himself, “Who is there that the king would rather honor than me?” A bad day at the office! This is Haman’s nightmare about to come true. He doesn’t realize that the LordContinue reading “23Aug 2011 Esther 6:6”

22Aug 2011 Esther 4:16

16“Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish,Continue reading “22Aug 2011 Esther 4:16”

21Aug 2011 Esther 2:10

10Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had forbidden her to do so. Sometimes it is OK to withhold some information. I know this may sound like lying, but stick with me. When you first meet someone, do you tell them your whole life story, including your credit card numbers andContinue reading “21Aug 2011 Esther 2:10”

20Aug 2011 Esther 1:22

22He sent dispatches to all parts of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in its own language, proclaiming in each people’s tongue that every man should be ruler over his own household. So this is where the crazy idea came from, that men are supposed to “rule” theirContinue reading “20Aug 2011 Esther 1:22”