Can’t not do it….in other words…do it…

 Can’t not do it…in other words, do it…

Those  are the words, I thought of reading Esther 5…

Esther had asked the Jews to fast for three days, as well as her and her maids…now, they have ended this and she goes before the King and was received…she asks for the king to attend a banquet as well as his advisor, Haman…the wicked man who called for the annihilation of the Jews… but, both men are honored at her invitation…

God is control of this whole situation, but Esther had to act…you wonder if she was quaking in her slippers or was she at perfect peace to approach the king…something that could bring about her death if not accepted…

Over the years, there have been times when we have been given a certain job to do which was totally out of our comfort zone…the nudge so strong that we/I couldn’t not do it…hounded, encouraged, pushed until obedience was the only way to get peace of mind and heart…sometimes it was a simple task and others a huge “step out on faith “ job…

This summer I had a couple…finally accomplished them and was granted such peace and it turned out to be such a blessing to myself and some others, I wondered why I didn’t do it sooner…why did I balk at clear instruction…fear…not understanding why…wanting my own way…whatever the reason….

Esther obeyed…period…she stepped out…

God is the blessed Controller of all things…

Thank YOU….

 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.” 

So Mordecai went away and carried out all of Esther’s instructions. 

On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter.

Esth.4.15-17,Esth.5.1-2

 Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him.

Deut.8.6

 Blessed are all who fear the Lord,who walk in obedience to him.

Ps.128.1

 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 

Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 

And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

2Cor 9:12-15

Trust and obey…

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