THE KING’S EDICT ON BEHALF OF THE JEWS

 Esther 8:1-17 / Keywords 8:17

THE KING’S EDICT ON BEHALF OF THE JEWS

 

1. Esther’s second plea to the king (1-9)

The king gave Haman’s estate to Queen Esther and Haman’s position to

Mordecai. Esther risked her life one more time and went to the king. Again the

king welcomed her. She pleaded to the king that Haman’s plan be thwarted. They

had eliminated the evil Haman, but his plan to annihilate all the Jews was still

in place. She asked the king for an edict to stop the slaughter. The king allowed

Mordecai to write an order to protect God’s people. We need wisdom to know

when to speak up and to do what is right. God gave Esther strength and wisdom

to do just that.

 

2. Mordecai’s edict (10-17)

Mordecai’s edict, under the authority of the king, gave the Jews the right to

protect themselves against their enemies, to destroy them, and to plunder

them. This was a great victory for the Jews. There was feasting and celebrating

everywhere Jews lived in the kingdom, especially in Susa. When we have faith,

God can turn a time of seeming disaster into a time of great victory.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to have faith to pray and act in times of trouble. Thank you

that you turn times of trouble into times of victory.

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