I am currently finishing up a Bible study by Beth Moore on the book of Esther. For several weeks I have been wanting to share a little bit with my blog readers (if there are any out there!) about this incredible study and what it is doing in my life. I am hesitant to even begin because I know it is going to be hard to relay via internet how God is speaking to me through Beth, His Word, and the women in this study group. But with much excitement here I go...I am going to take a stab at it!!
Esther is a is not a typical book in the Bible, in fact for a book that is stuffed full of God's teachings, God's promises, His intricate devotion to detail, and example after example of His love...oddly enough His name is NOT mentioned even once!! Irony, I think not....maybe dramatic effect! :) The intense story of Esther is written like a dramatic novel with in depth descriptions of feelings, events, and circumstances. This is a story that keeps your nose pressed to the Book. One moment you are gasping at ridiculous requests made by an arrogant king and the next you are letting out a big whoop whoop for a little Jewish orphan who hears God speak and follows His direction obediently. Esther 4:14 reads, " And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such as time as this?" Esther fought the idea that God could use her in a big way, after all she seem so unqualified, ill prepared, and most of all the timing was not right!! Boy was she wrong....God knew who she was, where she came from, and He knew what the odds were against her but He called her to be faithful and obedient. WOW, I think that is what He is trying to tell so many of us sometimes. Even though we hesitate and feel unworthy God knows where we are and He put us there for a reason. The truth is God's destiny will be fulfilled, Hallelujah!! And I don't know about you but I want to be a part of it!!
Beth's study also acknowledges the fact that YEAH, It's tough being a woman but God gives us many promises and words of wisdom to help us through the journey. Beth came up with several scenarios after compiling a survey she took from average everyday women. After each scenario she gave some scripture references of promises that God gave us regaurding the tough scenario. If you are at all the least bit interested in feeling revived, rejuvenated, or encouraged this is the study for you. But beware the next time you feel God tug on your heart to be His hands and feet and work to further His kingdom all those excuses you are used to giving will no longer justify your unwillingness, you may find yourself empowered through Him to do mighty tasks!! Hope you will take a look at this study, I know you will be blessed!!
Esther is a is not a typical book in the Bible, in fact for a book that is stuffed full of God's teachings, God's promises, His intricate devotion to detail, and example after example of His love...oddly enough His name is NOT mentioned even once!! Irony, I think not....maybe dramatic effect! :) The intense story of Esther is written like a dramatic novel with in depth descriptions of feelings, events, and circumstances. This is a story that keeps your nose pressed to the Book. One moment you are gasping at ridiculous requests made by an arrogant king and the next you are letting out a big whoop whoop for a little Jewish orphan who hears God speak and follows His direction obediently. Esther 4:14 reads, " And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such as time as this?" Esther fought the idea that God could use her in a big way, after all she seem so unqualified, ill prepared, and most of all the timing was not right!! Boy was she wrong....God knew who she was, where she came from, and He knew what the odds were against her but He called her to be faithful and obedient. WOW, I think that is what He is trying to tell so many of us sometimes. Even though we hesitate and feel unworthy God knows where we are and He put us there for a reason. The truth is God's destiny will be fulfilled, Hallelujah!! And I don't know about you but I want to be a part of it!!
Beth's study also acknowledges the fact that YEAH, It's tough being a woman but God gives us many promises and words of wisdom to help us through the journey. Beth came up with several scenarios after compiling a survey she took from average everyday women. After each scenario she gave some scripture references of promises that God gave us regaurding the tough scenario. If you are at all the least bit interested in feeling revived, rejuvenated, or encouraged this is the study for you. But beware the next time you feel God tug on your heart to be His hands and feet and work to further His kingdom all those excuses you are used to giving will no longer justify your unwillingness, you may find yourself empowered through Him to do mighty tasks!! Hope you will take a look at this study, I know you will be blessed!!
