{"id":2200,"date":"2019-03-17T16:52:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-17T20:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mzgtiglobal.org\/?p=2200"},"modified":"2019-03-17T16:52:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-17T20:52:34","slug":"believing-gods-intervention-march-17th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mzgtiglobal.org\/?p=2200","title":{"rendered":"BELIEVING GOD\u2019S INTERVENTION, March 17th, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"divine-intervention\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

CENTRAL THOUGHT:<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Healing is the children\u2019s <\/span>bread.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Text:<\/strong> Esther 4, 5, 6 (reading text; Esther 6:1-14)<\/p>\n

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INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Esther was an orphan brought up by her cousin Mordecai in Shushan during the reign of Ahasuerus.\u00a0 She was made queen by the great hand and favor of God to be used of God to deliver the Jews from being exterminated.\u00a0 A fair girl, obedient to her parents and authorities, she found favor with the king to be made queen out of choice from seven others, who had gone through purification for one year.<\/p>\n

The enemy of the Jews, Haman through his hatred for Mordecai, had planned to exterminate the Jews.\u00a0 This plat came to the notice of Mordecai, who decided to use Esther the queen.\u00a0 Esther, ignorant of the plot merely sent clothes to Mordecai to replace sack-cloth he had on.\u00a0 When the plot was made known, she hesitated because of the royal statutes which forbade her to come before the king except on invitation.\u00a0 When she was challenged to consider why God had placed her there (4:14), she went into action and dared to believe God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

God honored the general fasting and prayers called for by Esther.\u00a0 She was granted favor to see the king; Mordecai was honored and paraded in that lory by his enemy.\u00a0 God also granted self-defense to the Jews, who would have been slaughtered like defenseless rams; and finally, the enemy of the Jews, Haman, hanged himself on the gallons he had prepared for Mordecai.<\/p>\n

We are admonished that God will always fight for us if we will dare to believe and continually abide in Him.<\/p>\n

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LESSON OBJECTIVES<\/strong>The objectives of this study are:<\/em><\/p>\n
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  1. To identify what hinders Christians from doing God\u2019s will.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. To understand how to use our positions to serve God. <\/em><\/li>\n
  3. To know our potentials as Christians.<\/em><\/li>\n
  4. To understand that God always intervenes in the lives of Christians.<\/em><\/li>\n
  5. To appreciate that we need to motivate on another to live for God.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    BIBLE TRUTH<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Q1. EXAMINE THE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR WICH ESTHER DARED TO BELIEVE. <\/strong><\/p>\n

    When the decree, that the Jews in the nation be killed by the twelfth month, came to any of the provinces, \u201cthere was great morning among the Jews, with fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sack-cloth and ashes\u201d, 4:3.\u00a0 Mordecai had come before the King\u2019s gate clothed with sack-cloth which was customary to do, v2.\u00a0 Esther did not want to defy the law of the land which could make her to be put to death if she did not receive the king\u2019s favor.\u00a0 She feared she might die should the king refused to hold out his golden scepter.<\/p>\n

    Esther did not realize that whether she went or not, her fate was hanging on the balance.\u00a0 She must have felt secure in the king\u2019s palace.\u00a0 She must have forgotten herself as a Jewess, yet known as such by the people who were perpetrating such evil.<\/p>\n

    Christians should learn never to forget who they are in Christ.\u00a0 We are \u201ca chosen generation, royal priesthood, an holy nation a peculiar people who should show forth the praises of Him who hath called us\u201d, 1Peter2:9.\u00a0 The need to maintain and live out who we are is very important.\u00a0 This removed the fear of being humiliated, shamed or even to be killed physically rather than renouncing our faith. \u00a0Any law of the land that makes us hide our identity should not be taken lightly.<\/p>\n

    Esther may not also have had enough ground to trust in God; though by God\u2019s gracious choice, she has been made queen in the land of her captivity.\u00a0 Faith motivated by past testimonies can give the Christian courage to face the impossible.\u00a0 Esther called on God to enable her dare her chance of proving God.\u00a0 God will never disappoint anyone who trusts in Him.<\/p>\n

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    Q2. HOW CAN WE USE OUR POSITIONS TO HELP OUR FELLOW BELIEVERS? <\/strong><\/p>\n

    According to Galatians 6:10, \u201cAs we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith\u201d.\u00a0 Esther demonstrated this as the queen, being the only one who could reach the king on behalf of the Jews.<\/p>\n

    It was going to be the condition of, \u201cif I perish, I perish\u201d, 4:16.\u00a0 She was in position as Queen, seeking opportunity in order to save the whole Jews in the land from perishing.\u00a0 She went to the king which was not customary and saved the Jews.\u2019<\/p>\n

    Mordecai was a gatekeeper at the king\u2019s gate.\u00a0 In his presence, others made plans to assassinate the king.\u00a0 Mordecai made this plot known to Esther who in turn informed the king in Mordecai\u2019s name, 2:22.\u00a0 Our positions can guarantee safety for others when we are on duty post.\u00a0 It can be for the safety of lives, property and disaster which could easily be averted if we are alerted.<\/p>\n

    We are expected to be watchmen in any place where we are.\u00a0 We can know openings where brethren could gain employment, trainings and prospect for jobs for the business people.\u00a0 We can make things easier for those who come in contact with is in our various placements as \u2018salt of the earth and light of the world\u2019.<\/p>\n

    Christians can go on using our positions to do good in a world turn asunder with greed and dereliction of duty, when our focus is to do all things to the glory of God, \u201cknowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free\u201d, Ephesians 6:8.<\/p>\n

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    Q3. WHAT QUALITIES HELPED ESTHER TO OVERCOME? <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Esther as queen in a rich nation and to king who had great riches must have lived in comfort.\u00a0 She could have asked the Jews to pray and fast for her without her partaking of the fast.\u00a0 Her self-denial brought her closer to God, and for three nights and the days she denied herself of everything in fasting and prayers with all her attendants and called on all the Jews to do the same.<\/p>\n

    Another quality of hers was the wisdom displayed in presenting the matter before the king, 5:1-2.\u00a0 She did not hurry into making her request but displayed the gentle, heart winning, slow but Holy Spirit directed approach.\u00a0 Christians must always seek for the wisdom of God in all we do.\u00a0 Any life directed by God will always overcome.\u00a0 \u201cOur faith should not stand in the wisdom of men but in the power of God\u201d, 1 Corinthians 2;5.\u00a0 Tactful and prayerful approach to issues will always bring us under the shepherd-hood of our Lord Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

    Esther also overcame by her courage. She put every fear aside and determined she would go to the king even if she was going to perish.\u00a0 She was aware of what the consequences would be if the king refused to hold out his scepter; I.e. Death for her.\u00a0 Nothing could attract or tempt her not to die in place of her people.\u00a0 She determined to go to the king and God granted her favor before him.\u00a0 Many bold men in the Scriptures won laurels by facing difficulties in the name of the Lord.\u00a0 We have such courage when we are filled with the Holy Ghost.<\/p>\n

    Esther was also patriotic.\u00a0 She loved her people and nation.\u00a0 This made her to risk her life, in the determination to save her people.\u00a0 She must have agreed that it was for this purpose that she was in the Kingdom, 4:14.\u00a0 She knew who she was and carried everyone along.\u00a0 We as believers should in like manner stand in the gap for others even at the risk of our lives.<\/p>\n

    Esther was aware of the odds against her, but her implicit confidence in Go that she would be received by the king, made her go to him without invitation.\u00a0 Her faith saw her through.\u00a0 Those who put their trust in God will never be put to shame.<\/p>\n

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    Q4. DISCUSS HOW GOD INTERVENED IN THE DELIVERANCE OF THE JEWS? <\/strong><\/p>\n

    By divine arrangement Esther became queen which placed her in a unique position to serve as a deliverer for her people.\u00a0 Also, it was possible for her to inform the king of Mordecai\u2019s action which resulted in his promotion.<\/p>\n

    Thus, a Jew saved the king\u2019s life and the king had a Jewess as queen.\u00a0 The enemy of these people could not be seen as the King\u2019s friend.\u00a0 It was not surprising therefore, that the king was angry on hearing that Haman had plotted against Esther and her people, 7:7.\u00a0 God wants us to serve Him faithfully in any position we occupy.\u00a0 \u201cif God be for us, who can be against us?\u201d, Romans 8:31.\u00a0 \u201cAnd we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose\u201d, Romans 8:28.<\/p>\n

    God, by His mighty power mad Haman to hang on the gallows he had prepared for God\u2019s servant Mordecai.\u00a0 He delivered the children of Israel by His mighty power out of the hand of Pharaoh.\u00a0 He is the same today.\u00a0 He will intervene in your case, to deliver you from all troubles, if you will dare to believe HIM.<\/p>\n

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    DAILY LIVING APPLICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

    There was a crisis situation for the Jews as they perceived that death was dangling over their heads.\u00a0 The very cure and deliverance needed came when the whole people, went to God in fasting and prayers.\u00a0 The practices of fasting and prayers are meant to draw closer to God.\u00a0 Christians should have faith in God for He can do all things for us.\u00a0 He is the great deliverer and whoever comes to Him in holiness and righteousness shall never be put to shame.<\/p>\n

    Whatever state we find ourselves, remember to call upon the God of heaven who by His divine pre-knowledge must have brought all things and situations under control for the benefit of His chosen.\u00a0 Christians must not fight for themselves.\u00a0 Seek the will of God and be under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Know the truth, Jesus. God is constantly interested in His own and He will always intervene for us.<\/p>\n

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    MEMORY VERSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

    2 Chronicles 20:15 – \u201c\u2026, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude: for the battle is not yours, but God\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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