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This is a devotional podcast of the Chester Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Chester, SC. These short 3-5 min devotionals are meant to help you to grow in your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and to proclaim his amazing love to the world. New episodes will generally be posted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by 10 am.
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Fools despise wisdom. Don't be a fool.
Wisdom requires discretion. It also builds discretion as we apply it more and more to our lives.
Wisdom leads to discernment, which enables us to consider matters from different perspectives. This helps us determine the right course of action.
Instruction and accountability go hand in hand. We can't have one without the other.
What is wisdom? It's the proper application of God's Word to life's situations.
Greatness in the Bible is defined in terms of faithfulness and how well one treats other people. Mordecai was great because he trusted the Lord, sought the welfare of his brothers, and spoke peace to all people.
After God brought victory to his people, they celebrated. We should do the same.
The Jews destroyed their enemies by the hand of God. They didn't go looking for a fight, but they were willing to engage in one when it came to them.
Queen Esther and Mordecai convinced the king to issue a decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves from the attacks of their neighbors. Their freedom was going to be won.
Every decision we make has consequences, whether good or bad. This is especially true for our evil and sinful choices. Haman's story is an excellent warning to us.
Haman's plot was exposed by Queen Esther during her second banquet with the King and Haman. It was not a good day for him.
King Ahasuerus honored Mordecai for his discovery of the plot against the king's life. Haman was the one to honor Mordecai.
Haman devised a plan for hanging Mordecai because he was angry over the fact that Mordecai wouldn't bow to him.
King Ahasuerus welcomed Queen Esther into his court. God ordained that this interaction would be operate in that way.
The news of Haman's plot against the Jews reached Esther, and Mordecai challenged her to do something about it. God will accomplish His will. The question is, will we be a part of it?
Mordecai and the rest of the Jews tore their clothes, lamented, and wore sackcloth and ashes once they heard the news of the Jews' impending annihilation. They turned to their God, the only one to whom they could turn in that moment.
Confusion set in the minds of Susa's residents when the evil genocidal plans of Haman and King Ahasuerus were made known. People didn't know how to process the news that the entire Jewish population would be annihilated. Neither do we.
Haman was a little man emotionally and mentally. He plotted against the Jews because Mordecai refused to bow down to him. He couldn't handle any opposition. Many worldly leaders operate the same way today.
God put Mordecai in a position to discover a plot to kill the King of Persia. He told Esther about the plot, and she told the king. As a result, Mordecai's name was recorded in the chronicles of the kingdom. God had good intentions then, and he still does now.
God is at work behind the scenes in the Esther story. We see his providential hand throughout. He put her in the position to be queen and gave her favor with all those in authority. He works in our lives the same way.
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