This post encouraged me in my own posting here on Substack. I think it needs to be said that opposing the evil of Haman in our world ans our own lives is not done by merely saying some concepts that are godly or what we see as being biblical, it is being a vessel of the specific things God wants to say to the present circumstance. Those things may be encased in biblical concepts, themes or stories, or they may be conveyed n some completely other way. Jesus was used by God to convey His voice and word in many ways.
And I like how the Story of Esther shows how God works behind the scenes in His children to prepare them to carry His messages. This divine work is a very important part of this story. Unless we can see that the messages of good news God will give us to counter the bad news of the enemy of God and creation are not mere orthodox concepts, we will be left to wage a Holy War (just as evil as the Crusades) that completely misses the value and intention of God’s kingdom within.
When one sees and embraces God’s rule within their heart, fixing the wounded and damaged aspects of our humanity, they feel no need to fight for a politically or theologically comfortable place in this world. They are already home, inside their hearts, with the glorious presence of God. And this home with God is an eternal home, unlike the kingdoms of this world, which must all pass away.
This post encouraged me in my own posting here on Substack. I think it needs to be said that opposing the evil of Haman in our world ans our own lives is not done by merely saying some concepts that are godly or what we see as being biblical, it is being a vessel of the specific things God wants to say to the present circumstance. Those things may be encased in biblical concepts, themes or stories, or they may be conveyed n some completely other way. Jesus was used by God to convey His voice and word in many ways.
And I like how the Story of Esther shows how God works behind the scenes in His children to prepare them to carry His messages. This divine work is a very important part of this story. Unless we can see that the messages of good news God will give us to counter the bad news of the enemy of God and creation are not mere orthodox concepts, we will be left to wage a Holy War (just as evil as the Crusades) that completely misses the value and intention of God’s kingdom within.
When one sees and embraces God’s rule within their heart, fixing the wounded and damaged aspects of our humanity, they feel no need to fight for a politically or theologically comfortable place in this world. They are already home, inside their hearts, with the glorious presence of God. And this home with God is an eternal home, unlike the kingdoms of this world, which must all pass away.
Great insights & thanks for reading my friend.