I cannot live to please men but to the Load

Esther 8:1-17

King gave Queen Esther the estate of Haman. And Mordecai came into the presence of the king. The king took off his signet ring which he had reclaimed from Haman and presented it to Mordecai.

Esther again pleaded with the king, she begged he to put an end to the evil plan of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews. “How can I bear to see disaster fall on my people? How can I bear to see the destruction of my family?”

The king permitted Mordecai write another decree in the king’s name in behalf of the Jews as seems best to you, and seal it with the king’s signet ring. Then it was done on 23th day of the third month. 2 months later after the edict of killing Jews be issued.

The king’s edict granted the Jews in every city the right to assemble and protect themselves to destroy, kill and annihilate any armed force of any nationality or province that might attack them and their women and children; and plunder the property of their enemies. The day appointed for the Jews to do this in all the provinces of King Xerxes was the 13^th day of the 12th month, the month of the year.

In every province and in every city, wherever the edict of the king went, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating.

Why?

The day of distress became the day of gladness among the Jews. The situation was inversed. Jews in every province had the power to destroy their enemies.

God helped his people avenge their enemies and have salvation to His people.

How?

Prayed and wait for God’s action. Esther and Mordecai did what they can do and there was a mighty hand behind them to help them.

What is the responsibility to do to please the Load? How about my prayer?

I should living in this world like the servant of the Load, I cannot live to please men but to the Load.