Claim It

In the third chapter of Esther, evil Haman sent out an edict that all
the Jews would be killed in eleven months.
The Jews received this message on the first day of Passover.
Isn't God's timing perfect?

My study of Esther says, "That Passover night after the edict
was posted in every province of the empire,
the Jews were reminded who they were AND
what God had done for them."
They only had eleven short months
before they were destined to be killed.
Beth Moore says, "Maybe God allows "Hamans" to come along
so we'll quit being so at home here."

What a reminder of God's merciful redemption this is
in this time of waiting? I believe everyone reading this
is waiting for something.

Remember to fill  in the blanks, "He who delivered you from ________,
can deliver you from _________." Claim it!!

I wrote this on 12/3/09 during our study of Daniel when we
were reading about the trial of the fiery furnace.

I'm ready to be delivered through this trial in my life,
but I've got to recall when God has delivered me before
and that He is ALWAYS with us!
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God promised us His presence
When we walk through the fire.
What will become of our faith
As these difficult times transpire?

If we are delivered from the fire,
Our faith is built and will increase,
Showing He is the God of miracles
That His power does not cease.

If we are delivered through the fire
Our faith becomes refined
Proved genuine and transformed
By the renewing of our mind.

If we are delivered by the fire
Into the arms of our Lord,
Our faith will be perfected
And we will be restored.

For those who persevere under trials
Will receive the Crown of Life,
Remaining faithful while tested
Through all the pain and strife.

When going through these trials
And things are looking dire,
Remember God promised us His presence
When we walk through the fire.

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Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you; and
when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.

Matthew 17:20 He replied, "Because you have so little faith.
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed,
you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there'
and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

1Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for
a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.
These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold,
which perishes even though refined by fire may be proved
genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor
when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern
of this world,but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -
his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and
perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured
the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand
of the throne of God.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial,
because when he has stood the test, he will receive the
crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Have a wonderful Thursday!!