Topic: Enemy’s Curse Reversed [Friday April 15, 2016]
Text: Esther 8:7-17
Key Verse: “Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s ring: for the writing which is written in the king’s name, and sealed with the king’s ring, may no man reverse” (Esther 8:8).
Darrell G. Vaughn, in his message entitled, “Faithfulness: A key step to happiness”, explains that the only problem that is unsolvable, unfixable and incurable is the one you will not admit having. The first major step to a turnaround and a breakthrough is for you to recognise and admit you have a problem. The next is to take your problem to the right place – God.
This was what the Jews did when they were faced with adverse situation. More than ever before in her life, Queen Esther could not hold back tears, as she fell down and begged for the deliverance of her people. She felt it was time to be earnest, particularly when a decree, which was made against the Jews, had been promulgated. For her, the decree must be reversed.
To override the obnoxious decree, another decree, which must be at the instance of Mordecai to protect the right of the Jews, must be put in place. Therefore, the king’s scribes were instructed to meet Mordecai to write the new decree. The new decree was not only written in King Ahasuerus’ name, it was also sealed with the king’s ring and sent to all nations. After this, Mordecai was dressed in the royal colours, which showed his importance and authority. By this development, he became second in rank to the king and many Jews were happy and confident. As the Jews fought their way through, you too can fight for your future, destiny and families. But it can only be done through prayer. The devil cannot just sit back and watch you make progress in life without a fight.
So, you must also fight to be able to conquer. You have God, who can reverse every adverse situation. He can turn curses into blessing. The Scripture says the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord, and He turns it whichever direction He chooses (Proverbs 21:1).
Thought for the day: Prayers move mountains.
Bible Reading in one Year: Acts 18-19
DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
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