Chapter 395 of 1163

ESTHER 1

ESTHER 1

ESTHER 1

A man is very poor if he can show all his glory and wealth in six months! It will take eternal ages for us to begin to fathom the riches of God’s grace and glory (Eph. 1:18). Where is the glory of Xerxes today?

A man is poor if he must entertain his guests with “wine in abundance” (v. 7). What began as a royal banquet degenerated into a drunken party (Prov. 20:1; 23:29–31). Queen Vashti was wise to refuse to attend such a feast (Prov. 23:20). She lost her crown, but she kept her integrity.

A man is poor if he lets his temper get the best of him (Prov. 14:17; 16:32). Xerxes made some foolish decisions, which is what usually happens when anger takes over. But God was in control, working out His plan even through a proud pagan monarch (Prov. 21:1).

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