The Book of Esther and the importance of God's Favour.

I believe that sometimes God leads us to certain areas in the Bible just to tell us how to pray and go about our lives; this events that lead up to this post transpired about three weeks ago (give or take). Presently, I am still reading the book of Isaiah - which has got some really strange scenarios (case-in-point Isaiah 20); but I will attribute the leading of the Holy Spirit to me reading the book of Esther, when I wasn't done with Isaiah.

I wouldn't say that I'm not familiar with the story of Esther, it's just that I've never really studied it like this. I would also like to point out that I've not read the entire book just the first eight chapter (which leaves just two chapters, since it ends at ten!) This is not an analysis of the book of Esther, rather it's just identifying with the awesomeness of God's work in the life of Esther & Mordecai, in fact in the lives of the Jews!

Your VICTORY is Sure

To avoid the pain of death, man resorts to seeking power.

Humans will always look for power in order to get fame and freedom. Unfortunately, all of man's efforts end up in failure, disappointment and frustration. This is not the desire of God for us. He has better offers for our lives.

The devil is in the business of deceiving and destroying the rights and privileges of man; but the Lord has provided the way out. Praise God! It is a way of reconciliation. Bringing the man back to His kingdom of power, love and grace.

"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"

                                      2 Timothy 2 vs 5.
                                                                                      
Jesus Christ alone possesses the right and power through His resurrection to bridge the gulf between man and God. Spiritually, the resurrection of our Lord is sufficient. Physically, it is sufficient for all things and all situations. Politically, it is sufficient to solve our problems like corruption, terrorism, moral decadent etc. His power can take you to greater heights in life.

Don't Give Up! (It is well)

"For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again. And that the tender branch thereof will not cease." (Job 14:7).

Are you a believer that has been knocked down by the problems of life, the satanic host or the flesh? Did you just loose your job and feel the end has come? Are you in the wilderness of disappointment and it seems there is no hope again?

Don't give up! There is hope for you. You are coming back. Your set back is a set up for your coming back. A tree has hope. As long as Jesus is your root, you have hope for a comeback.

Were you defeated several times in a bid to achieve a particular goal? Don't lose hope! As long as you are still connected with the root (JESUS). You will make it.

My (current) favourite verse(s) in the Bible

I am still a baby in Christ (not even a year old!), so I am not vast in the scriptures as I would like to be; but I read an interview in TIME November last year, where a Christian author, Anne Lamott, was interviewed and she mentioned her favourite passage, I quickly picked up my Bible, read ... it made sense, but it didn't sink in till a couple of days later when I decided to look at it one more time. And to God be all the glory, that moment - reading this particular passage - encompassed my feeling of how I should conduct myself in His presence (which is at all times). If you are unfamiliar with it, take a second look at it, and maybe you will see exactly what I saw in it.

Philippians 4: 4-7 (New International Version)

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

The Tate Family

I stumbled on this short analysis/joke while reviewing a book I ghost-wrote recently, and I think its awesome!

Do you know how many members of the Tate family belong to your church?

There is Brother Dic Tate who wants to run everything, while Uncle Ro Tate tries to change everything. Their sister Agi Tate stirs up plenty of trouble, with help from her husband, Irri Tate. Whenever new projects are suggested, Hesi Tate and his wife, Vege Tate, want to wait until next year. Then there is Aunt Imi Tate, who wants the church to be like all the others. Devas Tate provides the voice of doom, while Poten Tate wants to be a big shot. And of course there is the black sheep of the family, Ampu Tate, who has completely cut himself off from the church.

However, not all members of the Tate family are bad. Brother Facili Tate is quite helpful in church matters, and a delightful, happy member of the family is Mrs. Felici Tate. And, there is cousin Medi Tate who always thinks things over, and lends a helpful, steady hand. 

(Author Unknown)

So the question is which Brother/Sister are you?