It's the beginning of Week 4. I'm going to take a different approach to this week's blog. I hope with the holidays coming upon us that you remember why we celebrate Christmas. Christ came to the world as a baby and, unfortunately, when we think about Christmas that's all that most people remember. What about the reason He came to earth? He was born to die. Christ sent Him to the world as a baby, He lived on earth as a man and then died for our sins.
What we should be thinking about, not only during the Christmas season, but all through the year is "What am I doing with Jesus"? We know he died for us, but have we accepted Him as the Lord and Saviour of our lives? If not, why? Do we understand that when we do accept Him, He has control over EVERYTHING in our lives, every detail, and we should do whatever He wants of us at all times. It's a hard concept to grasp.
Taking this back to the story of Esther. At the time the announcement came that all of the Jews were going to be killed, they had learned to blend into Persian culture and had turned away from God. This announcement was a "wake-up call" to the Jews. They began seeking God's face to save them from destruction. Has God ever given you a "wake-up call"? I pray if He has that you have listened to His call. The Jews blended into the Persian culture, just like we today blend in with the world and most of the time people can't even tell we're Christians. That's a shame!
Please take the time this Christmas to reflect on what God has done for you, what he has saved you from and what He wants from you in the future. Have you separated yourself from the world and it's idea of religion? Are you at peace with God? Is it well with your soul?
The greatest Christmas present you can give someone this season is to introduce them to Christ.May the Lord continue to show us the way we should go through the study of His Word.
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I like your post. It said alot that the Jews had become so much like the Persians that they didn't stand out. I wonder how many times, we as Christians have blended in with the world that we no longer stand out. It does make you stop and examine your heart. I was also struck at how much we can be like Haman or King Xerxes. When I first saw that- I thought- no way- I am not like Haman or Xerxes but deep down at times, I can be. It is easy to let things go instead of taking a stand because I am selfish and want something that would benefit me. I don't ask counsel from Godly people or even stop to pray and ask God about it. Sometimes, I can be like Haman. When I feel that I have been wronged, I want revenge. I start daydreaming about how I could get revenge and how I would make the ones who hurt me grovel at my feet. Thankfully, the Lord doesn't let me stay there long but the tendencies are there and it is something I have to guard my heart for almost as much as being assimilated into the world with no difference.
OH- by the way- I am just starting week 4. I figured I might as well be honest and say that between work and Christmas, I got behind. :-)
Question! Since I'm a week behind and just started week 4- I'm posting my question here. I was wondering what everyone else thought about why Mordecai refused the change of clothes Esther sent him?
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