Esther 9:18-32
Today's Scripture

It is good to look back and remember. Now that the pope has died, many around the world, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, remember his legacy, his love for people, his strong stance for life for all people--unborn and elderly and everywhere in between--and his unwavering commitment to freedom from tyrannical government systems. We remember a man and the gift he was to the world.

Esther and Mordecai wanted to be sure that no one forgot how God delivered the Jews from destruction at the hand of Haman. They wrote letters to Jews everywhere, instructing them how and when to celebrate the anniversary of their deliverance. And to this days, Jews remember this time--and the book of Esther in the Bible is a testimony to God's faithfulness to his people.

At Easter, we remember the ultimate sacrifice that God paid for his people--the gift of his Son through his death on the cross and resurrection three days later. Every day we should remember this gift and celebrate the new life we can find in Christ. Let each new morning be a resurrection morning!
- posted by Suzi @ 5:03 AM