tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post3161067985504228685..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Winning Favor through Character: Esther 2, verses 1-11Laurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-72169040208888505582019-10-18T10:34:31.384-07:002019-10-18T10:34:31.384-07:00Thanks, Donald, and Amen to the unsearchable depth...Thanks, Donald, and Amen to the unsearchable depth and wisdom of God's works!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-76125005852393629122019-10-15T10:44:58.924-07:002019-10-15T10:44:58.924-07:00Great post, Laurie.
Cyrus' son Cambyses too...Great post, Laurie. <br /><br />Cyrus' son Cambyses took the title Ahaseurus or King of Kings, Thanks to God using Esther's influence, the Jews survived and completed the Temple under his successor, Darius the Persian, despite constant attacks, as Ezra 5:15 tells us. Later, Darius' son Artaxerxes would authorize Ezra to return to Jerusalem and teach the people to follow God's law, but this would not have been possible without God having put Esther in place as queen. God's plans and works are truly amazing. Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-38415720229538663472019-10-14T10:48:06.872-07:002019-10-14T10:48:06.872-07:00Amen Laurie.Amen Laurie.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-20497533782944859742019-10-14T09:16:44.358-07:002019-10-14T09:16:44.358-07:00Amen, Brenda -- we are not responsible for what ot...Amen, Brenda -- we are not responsible for what others think of us, but we are responsible to live lives that reflect well on our Savior. Praise the Lord that He uses us to accomplish His perfect will -- what a great blessing and privilege!<br />Thanks as always for your insightful comment, and God bless you too,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-46431713199377395062019-10-14T09:12:46.036-07:002019-10-14T09:12:46.036-07:00Dear Frank,
Praise God for the Godly examples He g...Dear Frank,<br />Praise God for the Godly examples He gives us in Scripture for us to emulate. I have previously been blessed by teaching about Hannah, Mary, and Ruth in my ladies' Bible study class, and am now enjoying teaching the book of Esther. One day, as the Lord leads, I hope to delve into Rahab and Deborah.<br />Thanks as always for your encouraging comment, and God bless,<br />Laurie<br />Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-2240950506966905022019-10-14T02:50:53.047-07:002019-10-14T02:50:53.047-07:00Hi Laurie, I have to say that I am not responsible...Hi Laurie, I have to say that I am not responsible for what others think about me and none of us see the whole picture of another person's life. I love the way that God wants all to be saved and knows exactly who to use, how to use, and when to use in order to do this. He even uses the foolish to confound the wise. I have not read the book of Esther for a while, but have been thinking about it for a while. Will read it over the next few days as I believe I am being drawn to do it. God bless. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322164984816964935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-4260324023854599522019-10-13T07:29:30.945-07:002019-10-13T07:29:30.945-07:00Dear Laurie,
There are three women whose godliness...Dear Laurie,<br />There are three women whose godliness has won my admiration. Esther is one of them, the other two being Hannah the mother of Samuel and Mary the mother of Jesus. Mary actually borrowed Hannah's song of praise to use for her own praise to God.<br />Although two more quickly comes to mind - Rahab the prostitute and Deborah the prophetess, this proves that God will accept anyone who has faith, regardless of his or her background.<br />Looking forward for your next blog if you're doing a series on Esther. God bless.Frank E. Blasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218732913319387677noreply@blogger.com