Esther 9-10
Out of an evil plot, God brings about good. The Jews are saved. Mordecai becomes the second most powerful man in the empire. The days of Purim are established to remember.
Throughout the Old Testament we are called to remember. To remember how God has acted, how God has been faithful, how God always prevails. Celebrations, such as Purim or the Passover, are established to help the people remember. This continual call to remembrance is necessary because we have a tendency to forget. When stress builds in our lives, we forget how God has been with us before. When a tragedy occurs, we forget that tragedy is not the end, that God will have the final word. We forget the stories of God being with people through all kinds of circumstances and think it is completely up to us. Take a few minutes today to remember God's presence with you know.
If you want to know more about the days of Purim, here is a place to start http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purim
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