3-6-08 Esther 9:22 Your Sorrow Turned into Gladness
Esther 9:22 (NAS)
because on those days the Jews rid themselves of their enemies, and it was a month which was turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and rejoicing and sending portions of food to one another and gifts to the poor.
Esther 9:22 (NLT)
He told them to celebrate these days with feasting and gladness and by giving gifts to each other and to the poor. This would commemorate a time when the Jews gained relief from their enemies, when their sorrow was turned into gladness and their mourning into joy.
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In the time of Queen Esther, a proclamation to destroy all of the Jews had gone throughout the land. On a certain day, they were to be eliminated. The Lord, of course, had other plans. He had already made a way for them to be rescued from their enemies. Their deliverance was already sealed.
You may find yourself in a similar situation, one in which the enemy has planned your destruction. However, do not give in to the fear that would try to take a hold on you. You need to know that the Lord has planned your deliverance, as well.
You can rest and settle down, for Jehovah has given you quiet and repose from you enemies and foes. You can lie down in peace, knowing that the Lord will not abandon you. He has brought a time of renewing and repairing to you. He will change your grief, sorrow, and anguish into joy, mirth, and gladness. Your life will be transformed into a happy and a pleasant one. Your mourning and lamenting will be reversed and you will receive favor. Now your life is excellent, for the Lord your God has added goodness, richness, and value to it.
Instead of famine and despair, you now have days of feasting. The Lord has prepared a banquet for you in the midst of your enemies. In this you rejoice, for you are now able to help others to receive the same deliverance that you have received. You stretch out your hands to them and give them portions from your very own table. God has ordained and appointed you to bestow gifts, offerings, and presents to your friends and companions. You lead other sheep to the pasture where they can graze and feed on God's word. You effectively minister to those who are poor, needy, and in want. Freely you have received and now you freely give.
because on those days the Jews rid themselves of their enemies, and it was a month which was turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and rejoicing and sending portions of food to one another and gifts to the poor.
Esther 9:22 (NLT)
He told them to celebrate these days with feasting and gladness and by giving gifts to each other and to the poor. This would commemorate a time when the Jews gained relief from their enemies, when their sorrow was turned into gladness and their mourning into joy.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
In the time of Queen Esther, a proclamation to destroy all of the Jews had gone throughout the land. On a certain day, they were to be eliminated. The Lord, of course, had other plans. He had already made a way for them to be rescued from their enemies. Their deliverance was already sealed.
You may find yourself in a similar situation, one in which the enemy has planned your destruction. However, do not give in to the fear that would try to take a hold on you. You need to know that the Lord has planned your deliverance, as well.
You can rest and settle down, for Jehovah has given you quiet and repose from you enemies and foes. You can lie down in peace, knowing that the Lord will not abandon you. He has brought a time of renewing and repairing to you. He will change your grief, sorrow, and anguish into joy, mirth, and gladness. Your life will be transformed into a happy and a pleasant one. Your mourning and lamenting will be reversed and you will receive favor. Now your life is excellent, for the Lord your God has added goodness, richness, and value to it.
Instead of famine and despair, you now have days of feasting. The Lord has prepared a banquet for you in the midst of your enemies. In this you rejoice, for you are now able to help others to receive the same deliverance that you have received. You stretch out your hands to them and give them portions from your very own table. God has ordained and appointed you to bestow gifts, offerings, and presents to your friends and companions. You lead other sheep to the pasture where they can graze and feed on God's word. You effectively minister to those who are poor, needy, and in want. Freely you have received and now you freely give.
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