Esther, 8
16. But to the Jews a new light seemed to rise, joy, honour, and dancing.
16. But to the Jews a new light seemed to rise, joy, honour, and dancing.
Esther Chapter 8 deals with the solution found by Esther and Mordecau to the problem of the death sentence that had been decreed against the Jews. After Haman was hanged, the king issued a new decree that allowed the Jews to defend himself from his aggressors. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse shows the importance of trust in God, which can help your faithful to face any situation.
Psalm 46:1: "God is our refuge and fortress, well present help in anguish." This verse also emphasizes the importance of trust in God in difficult times.
Proverbs 21:1: "As waters of waters is the heart of the king in the hand of the Lord; this, according to his will, include him." This verse indicates that although kings have power, God is the one who controls their hearts and decisions.
1 Peter 5:7: "By casting upon him all your anxiety, because he takes care of you." This verse is a reminder that we can give our concerns to God, trusting that He will take care of us.
Philippians 4:6: "You are not restless for anything; before, your petitions are all known before God, prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving." This verse encourages prayer as a means of expressing our needs and concerns to God, making sure that He hears and responds to our prayer.
“O trabalho é tão sagrado como a oração”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
