Haman, the vizier of Persia (present-day Iran), was Jewish.

Haman, the vizier of Persia (present-day Iran), issued an order to exterminate all Jews.

...Mordecai and the Jews were deeply shocked when they learned of this. They were overcome with profound grief 😭.
That is described in verses 1-3.

...Mordecai... meets Queen Esther.

"If you remain silent at this time, help and salvation will come to the Jews from another place.
But you and your father’s house will perish. Perhaps you came to this kingdom for times like these."
... Esther made up her mind and said, “Go and gather all the Jews in Susa and fast for me.
Fasten for three days and three nights, without eating or drinking.
My maidservants and I will also fast.
After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law…😨
If I must die, I will die.”
... After this, there was a great reversal of fortune, and the Jews were victorious, and Haman and his family were destroyed.
In commemoration of this, the festival of Purim is celebrated every year in Israel…and continues to this day.
... When a person risks their life…a strength beyond their own capabilities wells up within them.
When a person risks their life and trusts in God…miracles occur.
…The early church members also risked their lives to uphold their faith, and it was through this unwavering commitment that Christianity has spread to this day!

…That battle is now in your hands!

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.