14 So
the posts that rode upon mules and
camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And
the decree was given at Shushan the palace. 15 And Mordecai went out from the
presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown
of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan
rejoiced and was glad. 16 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy,
and honour. 17 And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the
king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast
and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of
the Jews fell upon them. Esther 8:14-17
The letters are sent and the
decree given, the Jews will have the right to fight their oppressors. It almost
seems like a collective sigh goes out from all the Jews.
Mordecai goes out in royal
apparel with the crown and fine garments that the king has given him. There is rejoicing
and the people are beside themselves with happiness.
They were happy because now
they would have a “fighting chance”. A feast was held and “many people of the
land became Jews…” The tables have been turned, instead of cursing and putting
down the Jews perhaps the people could “see the hand of God” in the turning of
events.
How about you? Can you rejoice
and be glad of the “events” in your life? Can you see God working? Here are a few verses of encouragement.
Be glad:
You are a
Christian
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all
ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 32:11
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my
trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities; Psalm 31:7
You can trust in
God:
The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and
all the upright in heart shall glory. Psalm 64:10
But let all those that put their
trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them:
let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psalm 5:11
The God of my rock; in him will
I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower,
and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. II Samuel 22:3
He is your
strength
... God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm
46:1
... for the joy of the LORD is
your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
You are alive
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad
in it. Psalm 118:24
You are redeemed:
Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing
unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall
be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee
away. Isaiah 51:11
Jesus is coming
again
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive
you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3
Have a blessed day,
Donna
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