To this day the Jewish people of the world celebrate the story of Esther at the Feast of Purim (the Hebrew word for "lots" - as in "casting lots"). You'll see why in today's reading. This story is historical - it is not a myth. And the God who left His fingerprints on every page is still alive today!
Read it here.
Read it here.
The Holiday represented the "turning of sorrow into rejoicing...To be days of feasting, sending gifts to one another... AND THE POOR". I love how God just seems to randomly favor the poor. No strings attached. ..just give to the poor. I'm keeping track of how many times God says this.... so far, IT'S A BUNCH!
ReplyDeleteThis has been a rather crazy story of God giving victory to His people... in foreign territory.. out numbered... all because certain individuals didn't bow down.. and held their ground. .despite potential consequences. We can learn from this.