In One Accord

King James Bible Study Daily Devotional

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Message Title: In One Accord
Date: Wednesday June 15, 2011
Chapters: Esther 9,10,Proverbs 15, Psalm 4
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Details of Today's Chapters: The Jews vengeance is executed, the Jews see victory, the Feast of Purim, and Mordecai is made prime minister.

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“If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” - Philippians 2:1-5.

To be in one accord means to be in an agreement, a harmony of minds, as Christians we are to be in one accord, in conformity to the example of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ humbled Himself in suffering and death for us, not only to satisfy God’s judgment, but to be an example for us to follow in His footsteps. When we set the example of Christ to others they too will know the truth and the truth always sets us free.

The Book of Esther testifies to the secret watch and care that God has over His people. Amazingly not one mention of the word God is seen, but no other book of the Bible is His presence more evident. After Haman was executed for treason the Jews hoped that their right to be able to defend themselves would get the people to back off, but that was not the case. The Jews acted together in one accord to defeat their enemies.

“Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;) The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay hand on such as sought their hurt: and no man could withstand them; for the fear of them fell upon all people. And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them. For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.” - Esther 9:1-4.

Believe it or not, the world is afraid of God's people, the way they react to that fear is through violence. However, God always takes care of His people, oh, we might have to deal with some strife and some scary situations, but they will all come to pass. Jesus suffered for the sins of all mankind although He was perfect, proving that God never leaves nor forsakes His people. “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. “ - I Corinthians 10:13.

King Ahasuerus made Mordecai his next in command and allowed him to write a new decree to give the Jews freedom and the right to defend themselves from their enemies. He then granted queen Esther to set Mordecai over the house of Haman to allow the Jews to use any means necessary to defend themselves from those out to destroy them. Seventy-five thousand people who were set out to destroy the Jews were slain within three days time.

“Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows. And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons. For the Jews that were in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three hundred men at Shushan; but on the prey they laid not their hand. But the other Jews that were in the king's provinces gathered themselves together, and stood for their lives, and had rest from their enemies, and slew of their foes seventy and five thousand, but they laid not their hands on the prey,” - Esther 9:13-16.

While vengeance is God's, He will allow any means to protect ourselves, God really does not want to see us get hurt, even when we sin. God just wants us to put our faith and trust in Him and Him alone, in all that we do and go through. By faith we are saved from more than just hell. “That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” - I Corinthians 2:5-9.

I am sure you see all the chaos that is going on in the world from killer tornadoes to tsunamis, to earthquakes, the entire world is facing God's judgment. The world can deny God's hand in all this or people can get angry and question why God is allowing all these things to happen, but as Christian's stand together in one accord we can be prepared and teach others to be prepared for the day when Jesus does return. “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.” - John 14:1-4. Praise God!

Let us learn to stand fast in one spirit, and with one mind, striving together against the enemies of our souls, who endeavor to rob us of our faith, which is more precious than our lives. “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;” - Philippians 1:27-29.

God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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