The fascinating account that we call "Esther" has intrigue, love and mysterious purpose that highlights God's sovereign control over every aspect. In ten chapters, we meet the ruling King of Persia, his evil courtier Haman, Mordecai, a dignified and stubborn Jew and his niece Hadassa. Each player has an integral part in the tale. That story goes like this. The King has a magnificent party that goes on for six months! Finally, in his desire to show off his lovely wife, he calls for her to come dressed in her crown. She refuses, usually a crime punishable by death, and is banished from the castle. The flustered King asks his men what he should do, and they decide he should seek a new bride. The process takes months, but finally, Ester is chosen. Her new position will be a critical part of the happy ending of this story. Enter the villain Haman, who hates Mordecai so much that he eventually plans to kill him. Before that evil deed, however, he hatches an even more cruel ac...
Gil Fremont is the coach of the Bob Jones Ministry Soccer team that was with us for a few short days last week. Gil and I had opportunity to talk a bit during that time and it was a refreshing conversation. Gil has a heart for missionaries and missions. He longs to be here with us ministering to Brazilians. He has brought young men here as a part of the soccer ministry for the last seven years and during those visits God has laid Brazil on his heart. "I have had players go to various fields all over the world but none to Brazil. My burden is here! I'd like to start an orphanage or home for girls who live on the street." We would love to have a man like Gil and his wife working with us. Pray for God's continued direction in their lives.
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