daily reading 31.1 (Esther 1:9–15)
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Our opening prayer for this week:
What is the world to me, With all its vaunted pleasureWhen you, and you alone, Lord Jesus, are my Treasure?You only, dearest Lord, My soul’s Delight shall be;You are my Peace, my Rest—What is the world to me?The world is like a cloud And like a vapor fleeting,A shadow that declines, Swift to its end retreating.My Jesus still abides Though all things fade and flee;My everlasting Rock—What is the world to me?
What is the world to me, My Jesus is my Treasure,
My Life, my Healthy, my Wealth, my Friend, my Love, my Pleasure,
My Joy, my Crown, my All, My Bliss eternally;
Once more, then, I declare—
What is the world to me? Amen.
Esther 1:9–15
- Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus's palace.
- 10 On the seventh day, when the king was feeling good from the wine, Ahasuerus commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas— the seven eunuchs who personally served him— 11 to bring Queen Vashti before him with her royal crown. He wanted to show off her beauty to the people and the officials, because she was very beautiful.
- 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king 's command that was delivered by his eunuchs. The king became furious and his anger burned within him.
- 13 The king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice. 14 The most trusted ones were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. They were the seven officials of Persia and Media who had personal access to the king and occupied the highest positions in the kingdom. 15 The king asked, "According to the law, what should be done with Queen Vashti, since she refused to obey King Ahasuerus's command that was delivered by the eunuchs?"
Helpful notes on Esther 1:9–15
For yourself pray:
- That God forgives you in Christ for your anger
For others pray:
- That God directs your family's week to their good and his glory
A psalm to listen to, as time allows:
- Psalm 93 (YouTube, duet)
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