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fasting and praying

Esther 4:15-17
"15 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,
16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
17 So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him."

Mordecai believes that Esther was placed in her role as queen by GOD so she could help GOD'S chosen people. From today's verse; "thou art come to the kingdom for SUCH a TIME as THIS?" It's a curious thing, GOD is not mentioned once in the book of Esther, but God is everywhere. God's fingerprints are over it all. In this historical event, when many Jewish people were about to be killed, God didn't send a legion of Angles, he sent ONE WOMAN to save them all!

Esther, Mordecai and all the Jews had to fast for three days and nights. It's not mentioned but they would not have been fasting without PRAYING. Fasting and praying are the twin engines that power spiritual life. Pray everyday and fast at the right time. We are called to do dangerous work; standing up for GOD against the powers and authorities of darkness. 

We encourage you to read the whole book of Esther! Spoiler alert; she goes to see King, he tips the spear, she makes her case. The script gets flipped the evil Haman ends up getting executed and his allies are punished for their wicked deeds. It's an amazing record of events! 

This daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas, you can watch it by following this link...
https://www.youtube.com/live/cpcEsgTorGM?feature=share
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