Vantage Point Devotional Praying People Throughout history, people have tried to get rid of the living God by getting rid of His followers. In fifth century BC Persia, Haman was a particularly arrogant and evil government official who took up the quest. Like others before him, however, he underestimated the power of prayer. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Esther 4:14 God placed two praying people in Haman’s world: Mordecai, a brave and politically savvy man; and Esther, his beautiful orphaned niece. When faced with Haman’s overpowering plot for evil, Mordecai and Esther both fell on their knees before God. Mordecai’s prayer went something like this: Lord, King and Ruler, everything is in Your power, and there is no one, even Haman, able to oppose You when it is your will to save us. Esther’s prayer: My Lord, You alone are our King, save us from the power of the wicked and deliver me from fear. As you read the news today, are you concerned over the nation’s distaste for what is holy and good? Consider that God has placed you, like Mordecai and Esther, in this specific time to pray for America. Take courage in a powerful God…and know those setting themselves up to destroy His people will eventually fail. Recommended Reading: Isaiah 41:8-13
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 23:02:55 +0000
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