Esther and Week 5
Melanie - February 20, 2009
It will probably come as no surprise to any of you that I am still loving the Esther study. I think it may be one of my favorite Beth Moore studies I've ever done. I love how much I'm learning about Queen Esther, but what I love even more are all the practical applications.
Imagine that. The Bible is still relevant for day-to-day life after thousands of years. God knew what He was doing when He put that whole thing together.
This week we found Esther taking that fateful walk into King Haman's court. She knew she was risking her life, but she also knew that she was the only human with the ability to change the course of the edict to kill all the Jews.
Beth talked a lot about fear this week and I think we've all been through times where we've felt gripped by fear. However, the quote that spoke to me the most was found in Day Two.
"Sometimes God is more aware than we of just how much He requires of us. He knows how hard it's going to be for us."
I don't know why, but that brings me comfort. I've just never thought about God realizing how hard it is for us to be obedient sometimes and that He understands more than anyone that we're being pulled away from what is comfortable and familiar.
What did y'all take away this week?
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Comments (7)
I am only in week 2 and honestly I am struggling with it a bit. I’m gonna believe that it is because God has such revelation in it for me that the enemy would like me to give up & quit. NO SIR!NO WAY!
Posted on February 20, 2009 12:16 PM
Read my blog post from yesterday. It’s all about fear. Seems to be a popular topic lately. Probably means I should be doing more listening than talking….. http://3girlsmom23.blogspot.com/2009/02/we-have-date.html
Posted on February 20, 2009 12:21 PM
I agree with you. The obedience thing is so hard sometimes and it is a comfort to know that God understands that.
I think the ifthen_, was what became real to me this week. I sat in a large waiting room with a friend at a cancer research center. I observed all the faces of those that have been effected by this terrible diease. That statement kept ringing through my ears. If this situation happens then what??? Beth’s statement…”Our only steadfast defenses against life’s certain uncertainty is unconditional trust in a Savior who loves us more than His own life.” That there speaks dear one!!!
Oh…hate to be the editor but Esther made her way into King Xerxes’ court not Haman’s.
Cynthia
Posted on February 20, 2009 1:37 PM
I can’t find anywhere else to do this so hopefully I’ll get an answer. I, too, am doing the Esther study and loving it but I also LOVE the music at the beginning & end and cannot find it credited anywhere in the book - what is it and where can I find it? Thanks.
Posted on February 20, 2009 4:38 PM
We are just now staring on week 3, And I absoulutley love this study, But I was wondering if anyone had any info on where I can get some pictures of ancient Persian Clothing, or portraits of “Esther”
Posted on February 22, 2009 8:29 PM
About a year and a half ago I began having panic attacks and struggled greatly with anxiety. It was far beyond any other fear that I had dealt with. I sought treatment for it, including solid counseling. I smiled to myself as I listened to Beth share the same principles in this session that I had learned from my counselor. What a sweet blessing to hear it in the context of our Bible study. The Bible truly is so relevant!
Posted on February 25, 2009 7:55 AM
I have done several of Beth’s studies and they have been a blessing. I have struggled for years of what my purpose is what is God’s will for my life? Little did I know when I began this study it was about DESTINY, WOW!
At this time in my life I am learning that trusting God isn’t about stressing myself but pursing God’s peace, love and joy. Knowing that when God closes doors, He opens new ones. I am soo determined to get around the mountain without repeating it!
Lately its been a rough time. BUT I just allow God to pick up my head and know that He puts an end to darkness. I feel as though He’s been taking a meat cleaver to my heart. I just recently told a friend that life is tough and sometimes just stinks. Little did I know opening day of week 3 headlines reads ” life sometims isn’t pretty”. I keep telling myself I am worthy, I am the apple of His eye, that He has something wonderful a waiting for me.
I am divorced 40 year old with 2 children and times I want to say what man would want me. But I know God has such a plan. Its rought but it will be ok. I have to keep saying just wait and let God be God. Im detemined to let Him do it His way and not mine.
Posted on February 25, 2009 3:17 PM