Esther 4:13-16
Think not Prov 24:10-12; Matt 16:24-25; John 12:25; Phil 2:30; Heb 12:3 then shall Gen 22:14; Num 23:22-24; Deut 32:26-27, Deut 32:36; 1Sam 12:22; Isa 54:17; Jer 30:11, Jer 33:24-26, Jer 46:28; Amos 9:8-9; Matt 16:18, Matt 24:22 enlargement Heb. respiration, Ezra 9:9; Job 9:18 but thou Esth 2:7, Esth 2:15; Judg 14:15-18, Judg 15:6 whether Gen 45:4-8; Isa 45:1-5, Isa 49:23; Acts 7:20-25 for such a time 1Sam 17:29; 2Kgs 19:3; Neh 6:11; The fact related in this verse was unquestionably the reason why Esther was raised to regal honours, by the overruling providence of God. She was therefore bound in gratitude to do this service for God, else she would not have answered the end of her elevation, and she need not fear the miscarriage of the enterprise, for if God designed her for it, he would surely bear her through and give success. It appeared by the event that Mordecai spoke prophetically, when he modestly conjectured that Esther came to the kingdom that she might be the instrument of the Jews' deliverance. Mordecai thoroughly believed that it was a cause which one way or other would certainly be carried, and which, therefore, she might safely venture upon. Instruments might fail, but God's covenant cannot. There is a wise design in all the providences of God, which is unknown to us till it is accomplished; but it will prove in the issue that all is intended for and centre in the good of those who trust in Him. present Heb. found fast 2Chr 20:3; Isa 22:12; Joel 1:14-15, Joel 2:12-17; Jonah 3:4-9 eat nor drink Esth 5:1; Matt 12:40; Acts 9:9, Acts 27:33 I also Gen 18:19; Josh 24:15; Acts 10:7 if I perish If I lose my life in the attempt to save my people, I shall lose it cheerfully. I see it is my duty to make the attempt; and, come what will, I am resolved to do it. Gen 43:14; 1Sam 19:5; 2Sam 10:12; Luke 9:24; Acts 20:24, Acts 21:13; Rom 16:4; Phil 2:30
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