In the story of Hadassah, who we know as Esther (Est 2:7), we read how she had to approach the king, her husband, with a certain petition. She feared for her life because it was the law that you could not enter into the king's inner court without an invitation or you would be put to death. The only thing that would save her life and that she had hope in, was that the king would hold out his scepter to welcome her in. (Est 4:11)
We read how she fasted and had her people and her servants do the same before she approached the king. After their 3 day fast, Esther, adorned herself with royal robes and headed out to face the king. She entered the court and just stood there. I could imagine that she had to be shaking on the inside with a nervous fear and praying, "please accept me. Please accept me!"
When the king saw her, and because she had favor in his eyes, he quickly grabbed his scepter and held it out toward her to welcome her to his throne. (Est 5:1-2)
You see, we once had reason to fear God's law for we were destined to an eternal death. But... BUT!!! (I love those "buts" in the Bible) ...But... Once we believe and receive God's free gift of salvation, He clothes us with a royal robe of righteousness (Isa 61:10), we gain favor in the eyes of God, and the Eternal Scepter, which is Jesus Christ, is always held out so that we may boldly approach the throne room of Grace! (Heb 4:6) If that doesn't excite you and give you reason to praise God, I don't know what would bring you to such a point.
Oh my dear loved ones, praise our Father for providing a way that we may approach Him with no fear nor doubt of the favor we have with Him. For He loves us with an everlasting love and yearns for an intimate relationship with us. May you rest in His presence knowing He's taking care of you. He loves you dearly! ❤
We read how she fasted and had her people and her servants do the same before she approached the king. After their 3 day fast, Esther, adorned herself with royal robes and headed out to face the king. She entered the court and just stood there. I could imagine that she had to be shaking on the inside with a nervous fear and praying, "please accept me. Please accept me!"
When the king saw her, and because she had favor in his eyes, he quickly grabbed his scepter and held it out toward her to welcome her to his throne. (Est 5:1-2)
You see, we once had reason to fear God's law for we were destined to an eternal death. But... BUT!!! (I love those "buts" in the Bible) ...But... Once we believe and receive God's free gift of salvation, He clothes us with a royal robe of righteousness (Isa 61:10), we gain favor in the eyes of God, and the Eternal Scepter, which is Jesus Christ, is always held out so that we may boldly approach the throne room of Grace! (Heb 4:6) If that doesn't excite you and give you reason to praise God, I don't know what would bring you to such a point.
Oh my dear loved ones, praise our Father for providing a way that we may approach Him with no fear nor doubt of the favor we have with Him. For He loves us with an everlasting love and yearns for an intimate relationship with us. May you rest in His presence knowing He's taking care of you. He loves you dearly! ❤