At the Right Moment, Day 10 Lasting Impact. Read Esther chapter 10. As we read Esther chapter 10, we really start to understand the lasting impact that can be had when you are in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing for what God has led yoy to do. Mordecai was where he needed to be be. He had helped to train Esther to be where she needed to be. They were both obedient and following God in everything they did, and as a result, God used them to leave a lasting impression on a non-christian people on behalf of the Jews. It’s such a tremendous…

At the Right Moment, Day 9 Turning mourning into joy. Read Esther chapter 9. One of God’s specialties is taking terrible, horrible situations and turning them into something that brings joy. The Jewish people were going to experience a terrible, horrible situation. But, God worked everything out so that situation itself brought tremendous amounts of joy. When we are looking at our world and the things that we’re going through. We can realize that there is sin that brings struggles and frustration and difficulty in the world. Sin is a horrible thing. Sin causes pain and misery. However, God brings joy. Joy isn’t necessarily free of the difficulties. Through God,…

At the Right Moment, Day 8 Problem-solving. Read Esther chapter 8. Haman has been killed, but the threat still remains. We find out that the evil decree that Haman had giveth people cannot be changed. It cannot be done away with or deleted. The decree will stand, so now the question becomes, what can Esther and Mordecai do to provide the Jews salvation. They ended up writing a decree to state that the Jews have the right to defend themselves and to kill anyone who attacks them and take all of their belongings. They can’t take away the decree that gives people the right to attack them. But they can…

At the Right Moment, Day 6 Purpose in sleepless nights. Read Esther chapter 6. Have you ever wondered why you can’t sleep? God uses any and all means he has to get our attention and put us in the right place at the right time. For the king, God used this sleepless night as a way to bring to mind everything that Mordecai had done for him. The king was reminded of all that happened at exactly the right time. The very moment that Haman showed up ready to condemn Mordecai, was the moment the king was ready to move forward with honoring him. God has a reason and purpose…

At the Right Moment, Day 5 Managing the emotional swing. Read Esther chapter 5. Esther finally takes action. She goes to the presence of the king and fortunately, the king receives her and allows her to come into his presence. Instead of just blurting out her request, she invites the king and Haman to a banquet. Here we see Haman go through an incredible emotional rollercoaster. He goes to the banquet and is super excited to be requested by the Queen to come to the banquet. He goes he enjoys himself and then he comes out and he sees Mordecai not bowing before him. He is immediately flipped to rage…

At the Right Moment, Day 4 Right place, right time. Read Esther chapter 4. The trap has been laid and the people are left wondering what is happening. The Jews are in mourning. Mordecai’s grief captures the attention of Esther and he tells her the whole tale. He ends with the reminder that she is a Jew and that she will be subject to death as well. Mordecai sees that this may be exactly why God has allowed all these things to come about up to this point. This may be why Esther was ripped from her family and put into the position of Queen. God brings about the right…

At the Right Moment, Day 3 Greed, pride, and lust for power. Read Esther chapter 3. Haman enters the picture in this chapter. Unfortunately, Haman suffers from three character flaws that can be attributed to many people these days. He’s greedy. He has an incredible amount of pride. And, he is completely lusting after every amount of power he can get. He is in a high position in the government. He knows it, and he wants everybody else to know it too. However, one man refuses to bow down to him. Mordecai will only bow to the one true God. He will not bow to this man who walks around…

At the Right Moment, Day 2 Commitment to relationships. Read Esther chapter 2. Esther has been chosen as one of the women to be prepared and then brought before the king as a possible next Queen. She has gone to the palace and is going through all the treatments and regimens prescribed for someone who would come into the presence of the king. Even with this separation, Mordecai continues to be committed to her. He is her cousin. He has raised her and she is like a daughter to him. Mordecai comes every single day to the palace to check on her well-being. She is there for over a year…