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Bible Study: For Such A Time As Now - Esther - Chapter 10


10:1 And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.
isles
i.e. coasts. (Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition))

10:2 – Chronicles, &c. - These are lost long since, and buried in oblivion, while the sacred writings remain throughout the world. When the kingdoms of men, monarchs and their monarchies are destroyed, and their memorial is perished with them, the kingdom of God among men, and the records of that kingdom, shall remain as the days of heaven. (John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible)

So, what are you supposed to be accomplishing for God in your present circumstances? Sometimes it's difficult to look objectively upon your own situation. Even if you believe you've got a good handle on what God is trying to do with you, I suggest that you ask a trusted Christian friend what they've observed. Not only is it a way to share with others what you've seen the Lord doing in your life, it's also a way of encouraging others to do the same and involving them in an active spiritual process.

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