Esther
9 speaks of days of feasting and joy (Esther 9:17-19,22-23,28). If the
Jews had cause to rejoice in Esther's day, we have much more cause for
rejoicing in the Lord - "Do not weep! Se, the Lion of the tribe of
Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed" (Revelation 5:5). The praise of
God's people does not arise only from the Jewish nation. It comes from
"every tribe and language and people and nation" (Revelation 5:9. Our
rejoicing is in Jesus Christ, "the Lamb of God": "Worthy is the Lamb,
who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and
honour and glory and praise!" (Revelation 5:12). This praise will
continue throughout eternity: "To Him who sits on the throne and to the
Lamb be praise and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever!"
(Revelation 5:13). Proverbs 30:18 speaks of things that are "too
amazing" for us, things that we "do not understand." This is the Gospel.
It stretches far beyond our understanding. Through amazing grace, such
great things have been revealed to us. This is why praise arises in
the hearts of God's people as a song which will continue for all
eternity.
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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