David is biting his nails in the beginning of this psalm because of the precarious position he is in. By the end his relief is VERY evident. He is praising God for it. The preface for this psalm tells us that this was written about the time that David was hiding in a cave from […]
We come to the end of this observance with a JOYOUS conclusion! The tomb is open and it is EMPTY. He is RISEN!!! The last time I commemorated this season I wrote from the perspective of Pilot and a centurion discussing what happened in the night. I thought about writing from the perspective of one […]
Job is continuing his answer to Zophar. To all his friends he says, “Be Quiet!” He turns instead to speak to God because his friends don’t get it. Job has been listening as his friends make their case against him. They claim they are speaking words of wisdom from the Lord. Not direct prophecy but […]
Nine months have passed since Mordecai and the king’s edict. The Jews are ready for whoever comes against them. Victory is theirs for their God is STRONGER. Haman had decreed that this day would put an end to the Jews. He did this because Mordecai wouldn’t bow to him when he passed. Instead of addressing […]
Haman is no longer a threat but his edict is. After telling the whole story a new edict is written. Save this date as a remembrance of the salvation granted. Ester has identified Haman as the enemy of her people. He has been hanged on his own gallows for falling on Ester, begging for his […]