What Is The Significance In Remembering Past Triumphs Over Enemies?

The Feast of Purim:

After the incident with Haman, Mordecai, and Esther, the Jews are delivered, and they triumph over their enemies.

In verses 5-16:

Haman had announced that on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, anybody could kill the Jews and take their property. Mordecai's announcement could not turn around Haman's on the grounds that no regulation that had been endorsed by the king could be revoked. Given the circumstances; Mordecai had the king sign another regulation giving the Jews the option to retaliate. At the point when the feared day showed up, there was a lot battling, however the Jews killed just the people who needed to kill them, and they did not take their foe's assets despite the fact that they could have (8:11, 9:10, 9:16). There were no extra mobs after the two-day butcher, so clearly egotistical gain or vengeance were not the essential intentions of the Jews. They basically wanted and needed to safeguard themselves and their families from the people who could not stand them.

In verses 19-22:

Many individuals will more often than not have short recollections with regards to God's dependability. To assist with countering this, Mordecai recorded these occasions and urged a yearly occasion to celebrate the memorable day of Purim. Festivities of devouring, joy, and giving of gifts are significant ways of recalling God's particular actions. Today the merriments of Christmas and Easter assist us with recalling the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We should try not to let the festival, or the trading of gifts conceal the genuine significance of these extraordinary occasions; for what God has done for us nor should we commercialize the celebration. Commercialization takes away the true meaning and intent of the celebration.

In verses 29-31:

Among the Jews, ladies were supposed to remain quiet, serve in the home, and remain on the edge of the strict religious and political life. In any case, Esther was a Jewish lady who got through the social standards, venturing outside of her normal life to put her life in danger to assist God's people. Whatever our standing throughout our everyday life, God can utilize us. We ought to be open, accessible, and prepared, because God might utilize us to do what others are apprehensive even to consider doing.

How can we apply this passage of scripture to our lives today?

Do we remember when the Lord saved us, or when He answered a prayer?

• Jeremiah 33:3, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”

If the Lord has helped us in any way, how have we given Him thanks?

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

How do we honor God for what He has done for us?

• 1 Corinthians 10:31, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

Although we may be in a position where we are not allowed to speak, how do we let God use us?

• Isaiah 41:10, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

In no matter the situation, are we prepared and ready to be a willing vessel?

• Luke 1:28-30, “And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast favour with God.”

What can we learn from this? We see the hand of God moving throughout the book of Esther. Whatever our place in life, God can use us. We are to be open, available, and prepared because God may use us to do what others are afraid to do. Corruption and abuse of authority are often characteristics of those in positions of power. People placed in positions of power by God need not turn their backs on those in need. Even when it looks as if the evil is rampant, God is still in control protecting His own. We must trust in God’s ways, even when we cannot seem to understand them. No matter how hopeless our situations may look, we are not despair but put our faith and trust in God.