Esther 8
Sometimes the parallels between us and Bible characters are very real and cause us wonder when we think on Jesus’ glory revealed through them. Take Mordecai in this chapter. He was a second class citizen, doomed to die by the intent and decree of Haman. Yet through the intercession of Esther and the amazing providence of God, he is delivered from death, promoted to second in the kingdom and given the very signet ring of the king for the purpose of delivering the Jews from their enemies. You know, it is the glory of our Lord that He has done a parallel thing with us. He has delivered us from death through the blood of His own Son. He has raised us up together with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places. We are in Him second in command to the King of the universe! He has given us His signet ring for the purpose of delivering people from every tribe and tongue and nation out of the kingdom of darkness and into His kingdom of light! What is His signet ring? It is the seal and empowerment of His Holy Spirit. It is His mighty authority to tear down the powers of darkness for the purpose of spreading His rule and reign as King of kings and Lord of lords. Yes, in the typology of this chapter there is much to be seen of the glory of Christ. Am I sharing in that glory? Am I working toward the purpose for which He has called me into that glory? Am I laying down everything in my life in pursuit of His glory and the expansion of His Kingdom? Or am I simply living my life happy to only enjoy the benefits which he has given me? Indeed we serve a glorious King! Speak His glory to someone today!
--Pastor john
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