“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.”
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 the right thing and honors God. It does not matter that it 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 gone but the spirit is present and 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.
Great moments often happen when least expected, yet it is the preparation of the heart and mind that leads to those great moments. Often that preparation is from adversity and the lessons learned by experiencing it and getting through it. All the more reason that when adversity comes, to welcome it, for very likely it is preparing the heart and mind for something great. It also is a lesson that mindset is so important, taking on the mindset that everyday is an opportunity for greatness is critical to keep moving forward, staying humble and hungry.
Time and time again in life, those that have success are ruined by that success. They fail to realize that the winds of change blow suddenly and without warning. Success in life happens before the big moment, it happens in the quiet of the mind, the resolve of the spirit and the persistence of the body. Success is the harvest but the planting, the growing, and the actual success happen long before.
It is amazing to see how things have turned...Jesus is gone but the spirit is present and 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.
Great moments often happen when least expected, yet it is the preparation of the heart and mind that leads to those great moments. Often that preparation is from adversity and the lessons learned by experiencing it and getting through it. All the more reason that when adversity comes, to welcome it, for very likely it is preparing the heart and mind for something great. It also is a lesson that mindset is so important, taking on the mindset that everyday is an opportunity for greatness is critical to keep moving forward, staying humble and hungry.
Time and time again in life, those that have success are ruined by that success. They fail to realize that the winds of change blow suddenly and without warning. Success in life happens before the big moment, it happens in the quiet of the mind, the resolve of the spirit and the persistence of the body. Success is the harvest but the planting, the growing, and the actual success happen long before.
7Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. 9Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! 10They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. 11No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
HEBREWS 12:7-11
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