“Then the king Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews.
“Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s ring: for the writing which is written in the king’s name, and sealed with the king’s ring, may no man reverse.” Esther 8:7-8 KJV
I have really enjoyed re-reading Esther and took a lot of time to study and meditate and glean as much as I could from it. Perhaps my writing about her encouraged you to revisit the story and mine out revelation for yourself. If so, I’d love for you to share your findings.
Anyway, I like what King Ahasuerus said to Esther and Mordecai: What is written in the king’s name and sealed with the king’s ring can not be revoked. Have you a Bible verse, multiple verses, or passages that have been dropped into your spirit? Look again at the power of King Ahasuerus, a mortal man, during his reign. He is no comparison to the King of Kings, but a reflection of the power and authority bought for us through Christ. Think again on the promises that He has given to you; hold them fast to your heart and they will hold fast to you. When weariness and the temptation to quit come knocking, answer with the Word spoken from your lips. Why? Because God is not a man that He should lie, and …
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 KJV
Thinking of petitioning God, made me think of this verse, and that we do not need to fear approaching His throne as Queen Esther did King Ahasuerus in her day:
“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:14-16 KJV
We have something much better than what King Ahasuerus offered Esther and Mordecai and that was pretty cool. I don’t know about you but I think it’d be great to have a king offer me up to half his kingdom, give me his name, and give me his ring. But wait: He did. In many of the passages pertaining to communion, Jesus says it represents a “new covenant”, sealed with His blood. Only Jesus didn’t stop with half of His kingdom like King Ahasuerus did, no, His sacrifice provides all.
Did you also realize the believer is sealed?
“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.” Ephesians 1:13 KJV
“And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” Ephesians 4:30 KJV
Join me today and proclaim:
How wonderful You are, O LORD, for giving us Your Word, Your name, and Your seal. Thank You!
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