Purim – Partnering with God to Bring His Will

“As a Christian, serious about living out Christ’s intention for me, I view life as a series of opportunities to respond to and maximize… to recognize opportunities – either immediate or in the future – and prepare for, or respond well to them.”  Dr. Jerry Cook

This summarizes our partnership with God in bringing his will.  This is exactly what Esther and Mordecai did when the Jews were threatened with extermination by the Persians, as recorded in the Book of Esther – the story commemorated on the festival of Purim. (more…)

March 4, 2015 | Categories: Following God, Purim, Spring Feasts | Tags: Casting Lots, Esther, Free Will, God's will, Haman, Mordecai, Partnering with God, Persians | 1 Comment