Day 342 – December 8, 2021
Scriptures: Esther 6-7, Psalms 9, Acts 27 Esther 7:9–10 (TNIV) 9Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said, “A pole reaching to a height of fifty cubits stands by Haman’s house. He had it set up for Mordecai, who spoke up to help the king.” The king said, “Impale him on it!” 10So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided. Psalm 9:17–18 (TNIV) 17The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God. 18But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish. Acts 27:20 (TNIV) 20When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. Acts 27:22–26 (TNIV) 22But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. 23Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me 24and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ 25So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. 26Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island.” A common thread traces through today’s reading. God is faithful and cares for His people. God never forgets the needy. What Haman meant for the harm of Mordecai, became the very tool used for his own punishment. This happens because Esther is faithful to God and is used by God to help her people. Paul, despite all the warnings he was offering the soldiers, were set on traveling by sea back to Rome. The boat capsizes, but God is faithful. What could have brought harm brought a testimony of God’s love and faithfulness. God is faithful, in all circumstances. This is incredibly hard to remember during difficulty, but what the world may intend as harm, God uses for His good and glory. Trust in God, He is Faithful! Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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