[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/20/19)[:]

[:en]THE TURN

Haman hated Mordecai.  In his desire to take revenge, he plotted to destory the Jews.  But, at the darkest moment, a godless king granted the enslaved Israelites to defend themselves against those who sought their demise (Est. 8:11-13).   “For the Jews, it was a time of happiness, and joyu, gladness and hnor” (Est. 8:16)

God had turned an attempted genocide into a celebration and a crucifixion into resurrection and salvation.  A succesful defense and a celebration ensued (Est. 9:17-19).  So, it is not surpising when God shows His presence when we least expect Him.  =(Tim Gustafson)

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