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ESTHER 9–10

We discover that the Jews had many enemies throughout the king’s provinces. Had Haman’s plan succeeded, the nation would have been annihilated. We are not told how these enemies had been persecuting God’s people, we are not told; but their day of reckoning finally came. God kept His covenant promise to Abraham (Gen. 12:1–3).

It is a good thing to set aside days for special remembrance and celebration. We need to remind ourselves of what the Lord has done and show our gratitude to Him. The Feast of Purim (pur means “lots” [3:7; 9:26]) is a time of great gladness and feasting. (See Ps. 30.)

God turned defeat into victory (9:1–3) and sorrow into joy (9:22). Of course, God does not write a “happy ending” on earth for every life story. Some of God’s choicest saints have had to suffer and even die for the faith (Heb. 11:36–40). But God still writes that last chapter, even if it looks to us like failure. Ponder Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 4:7–18, and look forward with joy to the future God has planned for you (1 Cor. 2:9–10).

Trust in Him

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God,” said Corrie ten Boom. And Dr. Bob Jones, Sr., advised, “Never doubt in the darkness what God has told you in the light.”

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