“Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.” Esther 10:3 Into the Text Mordecai’s life
“All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.” Psalm 71:24 Into the Text When the Jews defeated their enemies, they didn’t keep quiet about it. They celebrated! They gathered to remember God’s righteous help
“May my accusers be humiliated and defeated. May those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace.“ Psalm 71:13 Into the Text In today’s reading, we witness a powerful moment of victory for the Jewish people. Against all odds, God delivered them from the hands of
“A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 28:20 Into the Text Mordecai’s story is a beautiful example of faithfulness. He didn’t seek honor or wealth for himself. Yet, God raised him to a position
“The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone – it will come back on him.“ Proverbs 26:27 Into the Text We often see the theme of revenge playing out in movies or TV shows—one person sets a trap for another, only
“The Lord has worked everything for his own ends – even the wicked for the day of disaster.“ Proverbs 16:4 Into the Text Haman’s schemes had finally reached their end, and his evil plans crumbled in the face of God’s justice. Through this, we see a powerful reminder of
“For the Lord promotes justice, and never abandons his faithful followers. They are permanently secure, but the children of the wicked are wiped out.“ Psalm 37:28 Into the Text There are moments in life when we may feel forgotten or overlooked, especially when we see injustice all around us.
“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.“ Philippians 4:6 Into the Text Esther faced a moment of incredible courage and faith as she stood before the king, risking her life for her people. But her
“I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, so that all the families of the earth may receive blessing through you.“ Genesis 12:3 Into the Text God spoke the words of Genesis 12:3 as a powerful blessing over Abram as
“Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; for it is better for him to say to you, ‘Come up here,’ than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.“ Proverbs 25:6-7 Into the Text Throughout