DAY 261 Read Esther 4 through 6.
Today's reading: The plot thickens! The enemies of God's people almost succeeded in exterminating them. But Esther came to the kingdom for such a time of crisis.
Memory gem: "Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14).
Thought for today:
"The plots of the enemy were defeated by a Power that reigns among the children of men. In the providence of God, Esther, a Jewess who feared the Most High, had been made queen of the Medo-Persian kingdom. Mordecai was a near relative of hers. In their extremity, they decided to appeal to Xerxes in behalf of their people. Esther was to venture into his presence as an intercessor. 'Who knoweth,' said Mordecai, 'whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?'...
"The crisis that Esther faced demanded quick, earnest action; but both she and Mordecai realized that unless God should work mightily in their behalf, their own efforts would be unavailing. So Esther took time for communion with God, the source of her strength. "Go," she directed Mordecai, 'gather together all the Jews that are present in Shoshan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish."--Prophet and Kings, p. 601.
"Through Esther the queen the Lord accomplished a mighty deliverance for His people. At a time when it seemed that no power could save them. Esther and the women associated with her by fasting and prayer and prompt action, met the issue, and brought salvation to their people.
"A study of women's work in connection with the cause of God in Old Testament times will teach us lessons that will enable us to meet emergencies in the work today. We may not be brought into such a critical and prominent place as were the people of God in the time of Esther; but often converted women can act an important part in more humble positions."--Ellen G. White Comments, Seventh-day Adventist Commentary, vol. 3, p. 1140.
Today's reading: The plot thickens! The enemies of God's people almost succeeded in exterminating them. But Esther came to the kingdom for such a time of crisis.
Memory gem: "Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14).
Thought for today:
"The plots of the enemy were defeated by a Power that reigns among the children of men. In the providence of God, Esther, a Jewess who feared the Most High, had been made queen of the Medo-Persian kingdom. Mordecai was a near relative of hers. In their extremity, they decided to appeal to Xerxes in behalf of their people. Esther was to venture into his presence as an intercessor. 'Who knoweth,' said Mordecai, 'whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?'...
"The crisis that Esther faced demanded quick, earnest action; but both she and Mordecai realized that unless God should work mightily in their behalf, their own efforts would be unavailing. So Esther took time for communion with God, the source of her strength. "Go," she directed Mordecai, 'gather together all the Jews that are present in Shoshan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish."--Prophet and Kings, p. 601.
"Through Esther the queen the Lord accomplished a mighty deliverance for His people. At a time when it seemed that no power could save them. Esther and the women associated with her by fasting and prayer and prompt action, met the issue, and brought salvation to their people.
"A study of women's work in connection with the cause of God in Old Testament times will teach us lessons that will enable us to meet emergencies in the work today. We may not be brought into such a critical and prominent place as were the people of God in the time of Esther; but often converted women can act an important part in more humble positions."--Ellen G. White Comments, Seventh-day Adventist Commentary, vol. 3, p. 1140.
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