“To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.”
― Winston S. Churchill
ESTHER 1-3
19When the virgins were assembled a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate. 20But Esther had kept secret her family background and nationality just as Mordecai had told her to do, for she continued to follow Mordecai’s instructions as she had done when he was bringing her up.
21During the time Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthanab and Teresh, two of the king’s officers who guarded the doorway, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. 22But Mordecai found out about the plot and told Queen Esther, who in turn reported it to the king, giving credit to Mordecai. 23And when the report was investigated and found to be true, the two officials were impaled on poles. All this was recorded in the book of the annals in the presence of the king.(2:19-23)
ACTS 5:1-16
12The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. 15As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. 16Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.
JOURNAL
Mordecai does good. It does not matter that is in exile. It does not matter that he has suffered because of others and their disobedience. Mordecai takes in Esther, raises her as his own and then helps to uncover a plot to kill Xerxes. Just because it is the right thing to do. Mordecai is not bitter, or angry or vengeful.
It is amazing to see how things have turned...Jesus is dead but the influence of the apostles is gaining momentum. They are healing the sick and performing miracles and people are starting to follow them. I'm sure it had to be surreal...here is Peter who had denied being associated with Jesus, boldly preaching about him and becoming "famous" as a result.
Peter has become an Outpost of the Kingdom. His life has become a glimpse into the eternal. To the point that people seek just to stand in his shadow. This is Peter's time, just as Mordecai had his moment. God's desire is for me to be my best, to give my best and when the moment comes to fully embrace it and live it in confidence, power and love. There are moments every day. So it is my calling for my life to be lived as an Outpost of the Kingdom.
It is amazing to see how things have turned...Jesus is dead but the influence of the apostles is gaining momentum. They are healing the sick and performing miracles and people are starting to follow them. I'm sure it had to be surreal...here is Peter who had denied being associated with Jesus, boldly preaching about him and becoming "famous" as a result.
Peter has become an Outpost of the Kingdom. His life has become a glimpse into the eternal. To the point that people seek just to stand in his shadow. This is Peter's time, just as Mordecai had his moment. God's desire is for me to be my best, to give my best and when the moment comes to fully embrace it and live it in confidence, power and love. There are moments every day. So it is my calling for my life to be lived as an Outpost of the Kingdom.
18The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
PSALM 34:18
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