She Acted Wisely, Bravely and Selflessly - Conclusion of She Acted Unselfishly for Jehovah and His Peope

 When the chosen day finally came, God's people were ready.  Even many Persian officials wereon their side now, as news had traveled far and wide about the new prime minister, Mordecai the Jew.  Jehovah gave his people a great victory .  He no doubt protected his people from terrible reprisals by handling their enemies a thorough defeat. -  ESTHER 9:1-6.

Furthermore, Mordecai would never be safe to reside over Haman's house while the ten sons of that evil man still lived.  They too were killed.  (Esther 9:7-10)  A Bible prophecy was thus fulfilled, for God had earlier foretold the complete destruction of the Amalekits, who had pvoved to be wicked enemies of his people.  (Deuteronomy 25:17-19)  The sons of Haman may well have been among the very last of that condemned nation.

Esther had take on her young shoulders  her share of heavy burdenly -such as royal edicts involving war and execution. It could not have been easy. But Jehovah's will required that his people be protected from destruction; the nation of Israel was to produce the promised Messiah, the one source of hope for all mankind!  (Genesis 22:18)  Servants of God today are delighted to know that when the Messiah, Jesus, came to the earth, he forbade followers from time to time forward to take part in physical warfare. -  MATTHEW 26:52.

Nonetheless, Christians do engage in spiritual warfare, Satan is ever more eaager  to destroy our faith in Jehovah God.  (Read  2 Corinthians 10:3, 4)   What a blessing to have Esther as an example!  Like her, we may show faith by our wise patient use of persuasion, by our courage, and by our unselfhish willingness to stand up for God's people. 

Next time: She Acted Wisely, Bravely and Selflessly - Questions About Esther

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