Women Of The Bible- Esther

I decided to take a closer look at the incredible woman known as Esther for my "Women Of The Bible" series, September edition. What a lesson on boldness and living for a higher purpose!

Faithful To The Calling

The Great Commission for the Christian, has and always will be, to lovingly deliver the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the hurting world around us. The Bible teaches us that our primary calling as followers of Christ is to declare the whole counsel of God to the lost. As the Apostle Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 2:23-26,

“And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.”

Those words are a beautifully clear outline of our responsibility as Christians but sadly, there are many churches in these current times who are forsaking the truth and preaching another Jesus whom the Bible does not preach. Many are teaching from the pulpit and sharing a different gospel which the Bible does not teach. Tragically, the words from Paul later on in 2 Timothy are heartbreakingly poignant for what we see going on today. In Chapter 4:3-4 he tells us,

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.”

Fables don’t save souls. Only God’s unchanging truth can save the sinner from an eternity without their Saviour, Jesus Christ. Sadly, despite what we are taught throughout the entirety of the Bible on the subject of sin and repentance, there are many in churches these days who seek to not only excuse sin but promote it. Preaching a false gospel is not a loving thing to do. Affirming anyone in a lifestyle that the Bible clearly tells us will lead to an eternity separated from God is one of the most un-loving things a Christian can do.

It’s for this reason that my poem is called, “Faithful To The Calling.” As Christians, we’re being pressured more and more to go against or twist Scripture and endorse people in their sinful lifestyle. The war truly rages for the lost souls of this world so may we, as believers, stay faithful to the calling given to us by our Saviour. By God’s grace, may we be unwavering in accurately and lovingly delivering the soul-saving truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

But God Chose The Foolish Things

September's "But God" statement takes a look at 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 where we read that God chooses the foolish, lowly and weak things of this world to shame the strong and bring His name glory.

So often, God's ways challenge our worldly perspective on things and turn everything we know upside down. I'd say this is definitely one of those times!

I hope these poetry verses and Scriptures can encourage us today to commit everything we have over to the Lord with a humble heart. May we be inspired to trust that no matter how inadequate we may feel, when our efforts are for Jesus' glory then He can use us mightily in service for His Kingdom!

Jesus Is Our Rock

September's verse for my, "Jesus Is" series focuses on the reassuring truth that Jesus is our Rock. So many people have no real security in this life and I always think it's such a privilege to have Jesus, supporting me through all seasons of life.

I hope this poetry verse and Scriptures can encourage and comfort our hearts today as we dwell on this wonderful promise.