Have faith that you have favor with God, and you’ll know to give Him the praise and glory when your breakthrough comes. 6:10) — Even the words “the Jew” is there. “Now Haman thought in his heart, “Whom would the king delight to honor more than me?” And Haman answered the king, “For the man whom the king delights to honor, let a royal robe be brought which the king has worn, and a horse on which the king has ridden, which has a royal crest placed on its head. walk by sight rather than by faith. The bible says that God is our refuge, our safe place, in times of trouble. It can breed discomfort, anxiety, and even crippling fear This is also the first time King Ahasuerus realizes that Esther was a Jew, and that he’d made a decree against her and her people. God was there in the pillar of cloud that encamped between them. Help will still come from somewhere else if you don’t want to do the job. Psalm 46 offers us a foundation for trusting God in He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can’t confirm it. But God typically does not warn us ahead of time. God’s name doesn’t appear openly in the book of Esther, because the Israelites had rejected Him. After all, if Jesus is God in the flesh (John 1:1–18) and the Old Testament is God’s Word (2 Tim. Receive fresh faith to believe for your breakthrough as you see His unfailing love for you! “Health to all their flesh” — God’s Word isn’t like medication which resolves one condition but causes side effects in another area. Faith Stories Discover how people like you are growing and discipling others with the help of Dr. Stanley’s messages. After all, he tells us to exult not only in the hope of the glory of God but also in our tribulations, since they are a tool the Lord uses to produce perseverance, proven character, and hope in us (Rom. He was boasting to his wife and friends. God’s favor will make the difference. That’s why the Pharisees were so adamant about changing it, but God would not allow it.Yahweh came and lived among us, died as our Savior, rose from the dead to be our High Priest and Shepherd, and is coming back for us. Thank you for this book of Scripture and how we can see Christ in it. In the first month, which is the month of Nisan, in the twelfth year of King Ahasuerus, they cast Pur (that is, the lot), before Haman to determine the day and the month, until it fell on the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar.”. promise. ; This Week on TV Miss Dr. Stanley's weekly sermon? The name of God is not mentioned once in the book of Esther. Instead, Haman sought to destroy all the Jews who were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus—the people of Mordecai. What is your request? 33:25) God’s ways are opposite to the world. We cry out: “in the day of my trouble I seek the Lord.” While we were spared the rage against God present in verses 3-10, in verse 11 the Psalm acknowledges that God has been present and active. These sermon notes were taken by volunteers during the service. And Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her. In times of crisis we need to…. It isn’t His fault. They were in captivity, having worshipped other gods and killed the prophets that God sent. Thus we find the psalmist in today’s passage finding comfort from the promises of God that he possessed in the Old Testament. What is your request, up to half the kingdom? Then parade him on horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him: ‘Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!’ ”Then the king said to Haman, “Hurry, take the robe and the horse, as you have suggested, and do so for Mordecai the Jew who sits within the king’s gate! As a result, many people wonder if there is any place on earth that is truly safe. Yet all this avails me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.”, Then his wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, “Let a gallows be made, fifty cubits high, and in the morning suggest to the king that Mordecai be hanged on it; then go merrily with the king to the banquet.”And the thing pleased Haman; so he had the gallows made.”—Esther 5:1–14 NKJV. But a lot of us at different times have the idea that God's nowhere around. Beneath the busyness. Click this to read my answer to the question: Where is God in times of trouble? Just like how he used small things like a crying baby to change the entire destiny of a nation. The Yahweh acrostic also appears in Jesus’ title above His head when He was crucified on the cross for us (see slides 59–61), even when it was simply written, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. (Est. On the last day, he commanded seven of his eunuchs to bring Queen Vashti before him, “ wearing her royal crown, in order to show her beauty to the people and the officials, for she was beautiful to behold.” But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. upon the Word of God so that we have a rock-solid foundation upon which to Just like the story of how a farmer once sent his son to get some water from the river (which represents the Word) in a rattan basket (which represents our minds), which inevitably leaked—but the basket was so clean after that. Seek God in Times of Trouble -- Sermon for Pentecost 6C June 26, 2016 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20. The above was Mordecai’s new decree, sealing the freedom of the Jews. Where to Go in Times of Trouble. 2 Corinthians 1:8-11. the storms of life. Ezra, Nehemiah) would be destroyed too, because Judea was also under the kingdom of Persia. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. And therefore, we say God, you are to be damned for the way 2 you're running this thing. If they did, we encourage you to get the sermon and allow the Lord to speak to you personally as you watch or listen to it. These are notes on the sermon, Present Help In Times Of Trouble, preached by Pastor Joseph Prince on Sunday, 1 September 2019, at The Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore.We hope these sermon notes will be an encouragement to you! Or how can I endure to see the destruction of my countrymen?”, Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and Mordecai the Jew, “Indeed, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and they have hanged him on the gallows because he tried to lay his hand on the Jews. Leave nothing undone of all that you have spoken.””(Esther 6:7–10) — That morning, Haman was actually there to suggest that Mordecai be hung on the gallows—but ended up recommending Mordecai’s reward for his good deed, and executing the reward himself. Downloads. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! If we’ve been diagnosed with conditions, He can heal us right where we are, even as the Word goes forth. of impending doom, for some. 1:20) — this is where the first Yahweh acrostic appears in reverse, a picture of how God is overruling (see slide 8). God wants our trust in Him to grow as we consider and respond to three stabilizing encouragements. Beloved, even in these troubling times, you have every reason to look forward to good in your life! “On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. Or maybe you’re positive He already has because these very troubles are of your own making.But see from the story of Esther how God masterfully works behind the scenes to save His people, even when they’ve become captives with a death sentence over their heads because of their rebellion against Him.We hope these notes will help you: Beloved, all is not lost. storm is coming. The Psalms in particular celebrate God’s eagerness to hear and help his people in their “day of distress” and “time of trouble.” David testified that God had been to him “a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress” (Psalm 59:16, also 9:9; 37:39; 41:1). So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; and Esther appointed Mordecai over the house of Haman. To complete the subscription process, please click on the Now, King Ahasuerus wanted to find a new queen. No, the devil is many a times, and sometimes it's your own trouble of your own making, amen. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. I love Christ because He first loved me. The psalmist writes: God is our refuge and strength, a Thank you for this book of Scripture and how we can see Christ in it. “And in every province and city, wherever the king’s command and decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a holiday.” — This is the Feast of Purim, two days of celebration for the Jewish people. No, there is no place on this earth that is completely safe. So the first thing we see is that atheistic opposition to God and his people is rooted in the ego of a proud heart. In Jesus’ name and all the people said? Where is that breakthrough that I prayed for?”. Note that Hebrew reads from right to left. Storm clouds can be seen ahead of time. Often, we wish God would provide advance warning of that is invisible to the naked eye cannot be seen until it has caused an If you’re the new kid on the block. of the virus are similar to satellites that track “all wives will honor” (Est. Discovering ways God promises to deliver us in times of trouble How Does God Help in Times of Trouble Isaiah 40:27-31 Fifth Sunday After Epiphany February 9, 2003 One of the most perceptive Christian writers of the 20th century was C. S. Lewis. As a result, the moment the Christians saw that the siege was laid, they fled and not a single believer died. You'll make your way prosperous," tselach in Hebrew. I. ***Also consider working through the 31-day devotional, ANXIETY: Knowing God’s Peace. If He could have kept your trouble from happening, He would have, but He couldn’t. “And He said: ‘I will hide My face from them. But long before that happened, God positioned Esther in the palace to save His people. The Lord causes everything that you do to prosper, everything you touch. What is the best way to overcome problems and trials? That’s why we need to pray for people who despitefully use us. God’s name, “I Am” (Ehyeh in Hebrew) also appears in acrostic once. 6:13) — Haman’s wise men and his wife were really not helpful too. “Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself.”. God is positioning things in place, and He’ll deliver you at the right time. God helps us when we can't help ourselves. But Haman hurried to his house, mourning and with his head covered. 5:1-4). Receive His grace and favor which makes all the difference. It shall be granted you. Given on Jul 12, 2003 by Ken Martin Listen. The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins; so he set the royal crown upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. He then became a leper for the rest of his life (see 2 Chron. In 1989 a devastating earthquake flattened the country of Armenia, killing over 30,000 people in less than 4 minutes. These satellites provide advance Though he CBN.com-- What does God promise his people? in this life, in a general sense (John 16:33; 1 Peter 4:12), he does not reveal And that is comfort preaching. The acrostic shows that it’s only with the Lord that the heavens can rejoice, and the earth (us and our situations) can be glad. This Week on TV Miss Dr. Stanley's weekly sermon? In Times of Trouble; In Times of Trouble. ; Listen. 5:11–12) — Haman was very happy to be the sole guest, besides the King, at Queen Esther’s second banquet. God is still pursuing Israel in love today. Sermon Notes Download and print notes from Dr. Stanley's latest messages. 1-3). “Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;Let the sea roar, and all its fullness;”— Psalm 96:11 NKJV. Daily prayer: Father, we want to trust You at all times – in times of rejoicing and times of trouble. “In everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” You say, “I don’t have time to pray.” If you use the time you have worrying for praying then you’d find the time to pray. God's placed in you and me a spiritual whitespace, a longing for beauty and rest that awakens with feelings of desire or even weariness. Even as bad news and negative reports become the “new normal,” you can still expect your best days to be ahead of you. Topics covered : In times of trouble God’s grace is sufficient His grace is sufficient in our weakness Grace will be with those who fear Him His grace … “on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month” — This was the day where the Jews would be annihilated and their possessions plundered, and one of the possible origins of Friday the 13th as an inauspicious day. Verse 1 Verse one wonders why God is standing off in the distance during our time of trouble? “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…”— Psalm 23:4 “through” - You might not bypass the valley, but God will lead you through the valley. Call on the Lord in times of trouble (1-2) First of all, we learn that we should call on the Lord in times of trouble. Be sure to sign up to get updates on the latest sermon notes by Team JP. 3:1). Be sure to sign up to get updates on the latest sermon notes by Team JP. This sermon looks at how even though times our tough, God is there as our refuge. You become natural. build our lives. He never changes. “His mouth is full of curses and lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue” (v.7). The Bible says that he became proud, his heart was lifted up to his destruction. His Word will cleanse your mind, and cause you not to accept the things of the world so easily. It helps us to plan ahead, to avoid discomfort and danger. Trust God … And God says to Israel, never tolerate the Amalekites (see Deut. “His mouth is full of curses and lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue” (v.7). And Mordecai had not been rewarded for it. doesn’t it? But when you don’t spend time in the Word, life just gets mundane. “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. And what is your request, up to half the kingdom? This is very solemn, for David had backslidden, and no child of God can do that and escape God’s chastening. THE BOOK OF GOD'S PROMISES Comfort in Times of Trouble By J. Stephen Lang. But the truth is, He could’ve protected you from an accident, maybe yesterday. This is a message to remind you of some fundamental truths that you need to remember in the time of crisis. So Esther was taken to King Ahasuerus, into his royal palace, in the tenth month, which is the month of Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. In the name of King Ahasuerus it was written, and sealed with the king’s signet ring. Haman was hung on the very gallows he’d built for Mordecai. When Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him, his wise men and his wife Zeresh said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him but will surely fall before him.”While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came, and hastened to bring Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared.”. “For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place [...] Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” — If God allows you to be used in doing something, consider it a privilege because He’s positioning you to get blessed. In the world of sin we are living in, there is pain but God … These are not so much miracles, as they are supernaturally natural turning points. We may have to go through many days, or weeks, or months or years of trying times. “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord”— Israel will see Jesus again when her people say this. But the spread of a virus is different than a Where Is God In The Midst Of Your Trouble?, preached by Pastor Joseph Prince on Wednesday, 25 April 2018, at The Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore. 1-3). Really Psalm 42 … Almost Persuaded; Church Wars Heat Up; Controlling the Human Mind #4 - Mark of the Beast ; Bible Study - Two Witnesses; Courage Under Fire; Create in Me a Clean Heart; Design of God's Commandments; Did God Create Evil? 2. Had he forgiven Mordecai, Haman would not have ended up hanging on those very gallows. God knows that when bad times come our way sometimes what we need most is a place to flee-somewhere that we can feel safe and catch our breath. Say, ‘Lord I’m seeking you, Lord. It began only three months ago, but has now infected over 152,000, with the number rising every day. 5:13) — Despite all that, Haman was still filled with indignation against Mordecai. Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. And the letters were sent by couriers into all the king’s provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to annihilate all the Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar, and to plunder their possessions.”. Brethren, it is common and natural to feel Isolated from God when we experience difficult times, however, the Bible assures us that God is present even when He seems far away! Rick Warren Rick Warren is the founding pastor of Saddleback Church, one of America's largest and most influential churches.He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life.His book, The Purpose Driven Church, was named one of the 100 Christian books that changed the 20th century.Pastor Rick started The PEACE Plan to show the local church how God … It’s success in every area of your life. The gallows, fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke good on the king’s behalf, is standing at the house of Haman.”, So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. And when the fierce storms of life come, we must not be ashamed to run and hide in God. 4-7). It shall be done!”, Then Queen Esther answered and said, “If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request. 1:22, Exo. See how even when circumstances seem to worsen, God is always working behind the scenes for your good. true, safe place. live in a fallen world that is under God’s curse, because of man’s original sin It’s the same word used when God appeared to Moses in a burning bush: “And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’”— Exodus 3:14. For they are life to those who find them. Watch the full sermon on demand, anytime! God is present to the people through the gospel. Today, we will always be sons of the living God, with Jesus as our High Priest. “Now when she had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and bore a son. Daily reports from every city, county, and nation tracking the spread While God couldn’t acknowledge His rebellious people openly, He was working behind the scenes to protect, preserve, and bless them. “So Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, with a great crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. Yes, there is a safe place…for those Mordecai, who took care of Esther and is a type of Christ. Lord there is a place of peace and safety, because we embrace the biblical That brings forth its fruit in its season. And for those that are not good for you, God close the doors, but open doors of opportunity, doors of friendship, doors of relationships that are great for you, that are good for you. My maids and I will fast likewise. What a joy it is this morning to turn to the Word of God and allow the Spirit of God to speak to us. 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