Author: Matts
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For this very reason, you must make every effort to…
2 Peter 1:3–9 3 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption…
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The Risk That Changed History (Esther: 4)
After Haman issued the decree to annihilate the Jewish community, he and the king sat down to drink. But the city of Shushan was thrown into confusion and grief (Esther 3:15b). Mordecai, devastated by the news, put on sackcloth and went to the city square, weeping openly. Many other Jews followed the same. It was…
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When a delayed reward became a timely reward!
Ironically, Haman’s promotion to a high-ranking position in the Persian Empire was the result of Mordecai’s loyal service. Esther 2 :v 21 – Ch3:1 21 During the time Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthana[b] and Teresh, two of the king’s officers who guarded the doorway, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes.…
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Haman’s Ego: The Beginning of His Downfall
Esther Chapter 3. Haman was a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus. He was a descendant of Agag, the king of the Amalekites—an ancient enemy of the Jewish people. Mordecai, a Jew, served at the palace gate—likely as a gatekeeper or someone responsible for palace security. By royal decree, all were expected…
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When a malicious plan backfired.
Daniel was a foreigner in Babylon, yet he found favor in the eyes of its kings. His unwavering devotion to God, marked by deep faith and reverence, set him apart. Because of his integrity and wisdom, Daniel was appointed as one of the three top administrators overseeing 120 satraps across the kingdom. He distinguished himself…
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A call to resilience
“Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?” — Jeremiah 12:1 These piercing questions were raised by the prophet Jeremiah as he wrestled with the injustice he saw around him. Interestingly, the psalmist Asaph echoed similar concerns in Psalm 73, wondering why the wicked seem to flourish while…
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God’s question to be remembered
Will you even put me in the wrong?Will you condemn me that you may be in the right? Job 40:v8 I believe this is one of the most profound questions God asked Job among the many in the final chapters of the book. Though directed specifically at Job, it speaks to every human being. It…
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“We would rely not on ourselves but…”
2 Corinthians 1:v 8-10 – We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of the affliction we experienced in Asia; for we were so utterly, unbearably crushed that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death so that we would rely not on ourselves but on…
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God is able, more than able!
God is omnipotent. His power knows no limits, and He is able to do far more than we can ask or imagine. Scripture affirms this truth in many ways, and here are two powerful examples: 1). God Is Able to Bless Us Abundantly“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things…
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“I have set the Lord always before me;”
I have set the Lord always before me;because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Psalm 16:v 8 Psalm 16 was penned by David, though the exact background remains uncertain. However, a few verses offer clues as to why he may have written it. A Cry for Help – David might…