In just a few days, Jewish people around the world will be celebrating the Feast of Purim, remembering the amazing miracle deliverance God brought about in the days of Esther. Purim begins on the 14th day of the Hebrew month Adar. One of the central parts of the Purim observance is the reading of the book of Esther. This celebration should be a time for all of us to remember God’s deliverance in the past…and to pray for His continued deliverance in our day. Like Esther and Mordecai of old, we should boldly do what we can to defend His Chosen People, trusting in the God of Israel to hear and answer our prayers.
As I was thinking about this wonderful time of joy in God’s work of deliverance, I couldn’t help thinking about the extraordinary measure of God’s favor and blessing Esther received because of her obedience that transformed everything about her life.
This is the commanded blessing—the one described in Psalm 133 that covers every part of life—that comes when we bless God’s Chosen People. The blessing of God took Esther from an alien orphan girl all the way to the palace. The blessing of God protected Esther when she went before the king to plead for the lives of her people. The blessing of God equipped Esther to deliver her people from destruction.
My friend, there is nothing that will alter your life…and the future of your family, your children and grandchildren and the generations to come…like the commanded blessing. That blessing comes to those who stand up and speak out in defense and support of God’s Chosen People. Claim it today!
