In Medieval
Times people would go to the castle when they needed help...bowing before the
King. And remember Queen Esther who went to before King Ahasuerus to ask him to
save her people. She knew that if the King did not accept her that she could be
killed for approaching him without being summoned. But just as her cousin
Mordecai had told her…she had attained royalty “for such a time as this.” With
that giving her confidence, she approached the throne of King Ahasuerus hoping
that he would change his edict to kill all the Jews. After Esther hosts a
couple of meals and then the evil royal assistant Haman is hung on his own
gallows, the king grants a proclamation that the Jews can defend themselves,
thus saving Esther’s people. Read the whole story in the Book of Esther. It’s a
short book, only 9 chapters long. The important part is that she approached the
king, just like we should approach our King and Savior, seated on His heavenly
throne—with confidence, knowing that He hears our prayers and knowing that He
will answer them. God’s grace, His unmerited favor towards us is what we can
count on as we seek His love and help. Hebrews 4:15 gives us a clue as to why
we can go to Jesus on His throne. For we
do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One
who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. He can
sympathize with us…He knows our weakness, temptations and our needs. He will
hear our prayers and intercede to the Father for us. Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the
right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. Romans 8:34. What a great promise! Ask your friend,
Jesus, to pray for you—and with you to the Heavenly Father.
Training Tip – Kids love dress-up and to play that they are
royalty. Dress up and act out the story of Esther. Tell them about another
throne that we should be approaching daily. The Throne of Jesus is a powerful
place. We should feel privileged to be giving Him our prayer requests. So
approach an imaginary throne and ask Jesus to intercede to the Heavenly Father
with your prayer request. Then let your own light shine before your family as
you smile and accept responsibility for your actions, just like Esther. Teach
your children well—let their lights shine for Jesus, too.
Lord Jesus, we come before Your throne knowing that
You hear our prayers. We ask that You will help us with this specific problem:
___________, and we trust that You not only hear our prayers, but You will
answer them. Thank you for loving us and showing Your mercy on us.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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