Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
indoor plant
Psalm 92 I can picture a believer worshipping at the temple in Jerusalem on the Sabbath and thinking about his fate compared to that of unbelievers. They are like patches of grass, which flourish for a time, but are doomed … Continue reading
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well made plans
Esther 6 Reading stories like this reminds us of two things about God. He is sovereign over the affairs of men, and he sometimes shows that sovereignty by orchestrating events which turn the plans of men upside down. Those moments … Continue reading
safe in the center
Psalm 91 A loving and confident relationship with God is described here as a refuge. It is not a promise that no storms will come to our lives. It is a promise of a place to rest and a place … Continue reading
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the blindness of envy
Esther 5 Haman had many accolades. He admitted that himself. But he could see nothing but his envy of Mordecai. When his wife and friends suggested that he have a gallows made upon which to kill Mordecai, he could not … Continue reading
for such a time as this
Esther 4 An enemy has convinced the king to make a decree that could result in the extermination of her people. Queen Esther is in turmoil. Interceding for her people could cost her life, because the law prohibits approaching the … Continue reading
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return!
Psalm 90 Moses highlights our dependence upon God and his sovereignty over all humanity in this prayer by using the same word in two different senses. The word is RETURN! First, Moses shows our dependence upon God for life by … Continue reading
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the first Kristallnacht
Esther 3 Haman was busy planning the first Kristallnacht, and there seemed to be no stopping him. His jealousy and hatred of Mordecai had warped his conscience, and he thought it only rational to get even with his enemy, Mordecai, … Continue reading
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tick tock
Psalm 89 The psalmist is absolutely sure of his theology. He knows that the greatness of God is beyond that of any other being. He knows that God will do what is right, and that God’s moral integrity is matchless. … Continue reading
what Mordecai knew
Esther 2 Mordecai knew the sadness and loneliness of a little orphan girl named Hadassah. He loved his niece, and made a home for her in his home. Mordecai knew the secret of who queen Esther was. He felt prompted … Continue reading
already dead
Psalm 88 The psalmist cries out to God regularly, and plans to keep doing so, but he is close to giving up hope. He feels that God is not listening, as if he has already joined the dead in a … Continue reading
