ESTHER
In Esther He is “the Faithful Guard sitting at the gate.”
Esther’s life
points to Christ’s work as our Advocate. This book reveals another satanic
threat to destroy the Jewish people and thus, the messianic line. God continues
to preserve His people in spite of opposition and danger, and nothing can
prevent the Coming of the Messiah.
Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: "Go, gather
together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for
three days, night or day. I and my maids will fast as you do. When this is
done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I
perish, I perish."
Est 4:15-16 NIV
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal
apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment
of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
Est. 8:15-16 KJV
For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went
out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and
greater.
Est. 9:4 KJV
The Lord is the Faithful Guard that watches over His
people.
But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: let them
ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy
Name be joyful in Thee.
For Thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt Thou
compass him as with a shield.
Ps 5:11-12 KJV
He is faithful Who preserves our God-given-destiny;
the Lord is committed to His divine Will and Purpose for us.
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I
am not ashamed: for I know Whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is
able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that Day.
2 Tim 1:12 KJV