Purim

Text: Esth. 9:20-32
More Lessons: Heb 13:8.

Before the Hitler holocaust of European Jews during World War II, in which over 2 million Jews were completely burnt in fire, there had been an earlier attempt by a Babylonian anti-Jewish man called Haman. His plan was almost exactly like that of the German warlord, Hitler but for the different methodology. However, as usual, God undertook for the Jews and the devastation was averted. God turned the battle against the arch enemy of the Jews, Haman, who had planned the genocide.

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai: Esth. 7:10. This done, the Jews declared a day of celebration to mark the victory over their enemy. It was tagged, “Purim”. Beyond just a day to mark victory, Purim also stands for the following:
1. Back to sender – Esth. 8:7; 9:24-25; 7:9-10,
2. Enemy's failed plan:– Esth. 5:14; 6:9-10,
3. Divine intervention: – Esth. 6:1; 8:11,
4. Mourning turned to dancing: –Esth. 8:17; 9:22,
5. Babylonians converted to Jews: – Esth. 8:17.
6. A day when captors feared captives: – Esth. 8:17; 9:2,
7. A day when the Jews had rule over those that hated them: – Esth. 9:1,
8. A day when the Jews took advantage and laid hands on those who hurt them:- Esth. 9:2,5,
9. A day when no man could withstand the Jews:- Esth. 9:2
10.A day of rest from the enemy: Esth.9:16.

This is indeed the type of day God needs to give you and the type of day God desires to give His children; a day of monumental rejoicing that continues for generations. If God did it for Israel of old, he can repeat it for all His children who are facing such similar challenges in any area of life. Is there an elimination attempt of the devil over your life? God is ready to take over your battle if you can by prayer and fasting, coupled with faith in what God can do, hand over the matter to Jehovah.

Prayer / Action
* It took Esther and all the Jews days of fasting to have a day of great victory.
* Take a fast today and ask God for the following:
- to repeat what He did in the days of Esther,
- to grant you a day of Purim over your enemies,
- to do all that is written in point 1-10 in the study. Pray all the 10 points in your hour of prayer.

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