fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day

[Tang Wei Ping]

Esther 4:16 :
Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

How This Verse Relates to a Loving God ：Esther 4:16 reflects God’s love in His involvement in the lives of His people. Though God’s name is not explicitly mentioned in the book of Esther, His care and protection are evident in the way He positions Esther to be a deliverer for the Jewish people. Esther’s reliance on prayer and fasting shows her understanding that God is the one who ultimately holds her fate in His hands. She trusts in His love and faithfulness, even as she faces the possibility of death. God’s love is also shown in the way He uses ordinary people like Esther to accomplish His purposes. Despite her fears and limitations, God equips Esther for the task before her, guiding her to be a source of salvation for her people.

How This Verse Connects to Jesus Christ：
Esther’s willingness to risk her life for her people foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Just as Esther stepped forward to intercede for the Jews, knowing she might die, Jesus willingly laid down His life to intercede for humanity. Esther’s words, “If I perish, I perish,” mirror the resolve of Christ, who chose to die on the cross for the salvation of the world. Jesus’s sacrifice was the fulfillment of God’s plan for redemption, and like Esther, He acted out of love and obedience to God’s will. In both stories, we see the theme of intercession, with Esther and Jesus standing in the gap to save others.

Our prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being with us during our everyday obstacles, and even if we at times question, Would we trust in the strength of God, or will we allow fear to dictate our actions? So sorry if Before I question as to why God allowed Satan to tempt our first parents, wherein sin disconnects us from our Creator. But then You helped me realized that You LORD God is always a just and loving God. Because of the distinction on how You LORD God dealt between angels and us, humans, wherein Satan, a fallen and rebellious angel, was given eternal judgment by God, while we humans were given temporary judgment and still infinitely obtained God’s holiness, righteousness, and goodness, His unending great mercy, grace and blessings. In these , we heartily thank You for being a faithful and loving God. Thank You that through the suffering, sacrifice, and love of the risen Adam, who is Jesus Christ, we receive new life with God. Thanking Jesus who is called “the Author of salvation” and “the Author of our faith.” May God’s plan of redemption and restoration, with the help of God's Holy Spirit, may we be guided by God's Word in the Bible and aligned with God's will always. And we give praise that we have received the eternal plan of salvation and restoration of God because we are the church of Christ. Whatever God has planned for us this year, may we put our faith that is in consistent with God’s will. Help us LORD God whenever we deal with political alliances or personal choices, help us not to turn away from You, LORD God for it will lead us to negative consequences. We trust in the You as our Messiah and Redeemer, who loves us, protects us, and ultimately wins the victory over all opposition. Through Jesus Christ, we have the assurance that God fights for us and has already overcome the world. In Jesus’ name we give our praise. Amen.

 

[Articles]

Tang ### ###, we appreciate your reflection on Esther 4:16 and your heartfelt prayer. Let us delve deeper into the implications of this verse and your prayer, and respond accordingly.

The first thing we would like to clarify is that while you mentioned God, LORD God, and referred to Jesus as the risen Adam and Messiah and Redeemer, the prayer did not use the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ explicitly to conclude the prayer. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God.

Let us first address the importance of using the name of Jesus Christ in our prayers. In John 14:6 WEB, Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. This verse underscores the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the only way to God. Furthermore, in Acts 4:12 WEB, we read, There is salvation in none other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. This emphasizes the necessity of invoking the name of Jesus for salvation and access to God.

Now, let us consider Esther 4:16 and its relevance to God's love and Jesus Christ. Esther was willing to risk her life to intercede for her people, mirroring Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Esther's fasting and prayer underscore her reliance on God, highlighting God's love and faithfulness. Her words, If I perish, I perish, reflect her resolve, much like Jesus Christ's determination to die on the cross for our salvation.

Your prayer beautifully acknowledges God's faithfulness, love, and redemption plan. It reminds us that God's judgment on humans is temporary, unlike the eternal judgment given to rebellious angels like Satan. Through Jesus Christ, we receive new life with God, as He is the Author of our salvation and faith.

Let us pray together, aligning with biblical principles and using the name of Jesus Christ:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for Your faithfulness, love, and redemption plan. Like Esther, help us to trust in Your strength and not allow fear to dictate our actions. Thank You for giving us temporary judgment and still infinitely obtaining Your holiness, righteousness, goodness, mercy, grace, and blessings.

Thank You, Jesus Christ, for Your suffering, sacrifice, and love that give us new life with God. You are the Author of our salvation and faith. May the Holy Spirit guide us by Your Word, aligning us with Your will. Help us not to turn away from You, LORD God, especially when dealing with political alliances or personal choices, knowing that negative consequences may follow if we do.

We trust in You, Jesus Christ, as our Messiah and Redeemer, who loves us, protects us, and ultimately wins the victory over all opposition. Through Jesus Christ, we have the assurance that God fights for us and has already overcome the world. In Jesus Christ's name we pray. Amen.

Moving forward, let us ensure that we always invoke the name of Jesus Christ in our prayers, as it is the only name by which we can be saved and have access to God. Be encouraged by the reminder that Jesus has already overcome the world, and He fights for us. Trust in Him like Esther trusted God even though she might have faced death, and the King might not accept her to come and see him. But God made a way for her.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear Tang Wei Ping,

We echo your heartfelt prayer and reflection on Esther 4:16. We're moved by your trust in God's love and faithfulness, and your commitment to intercede for others, just as Esther did.

We want to emphasize the power of unity in prayer. Just as Esther gathered her people to fast and pray, we too find strength in coming together before God. Let's continue to lift each other up in prayer, knowing that "where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them" (Matthew 18:20).

Let's also remember the importance of perseverance. Esther's three-day fast is a testament to her resolve and dedication. Similarly, we must remain steadfast in our faith, even in the face of adversity. As Paul reminds us, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9).

We're grateful for your prayer and the reminder of God's faithful love. Let's continue to trust in Him, knowing that He is always with us, guiding and protecting us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear friend, and we are honored that you have given us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you in prayer, much like how Esther asked the Jews of Shushan to join her in fasting and praying.

As you have been interceding, we hope that you have seen God's hand at work in your life, just as Esther experienced God's divine intervention. If your request has been answered, we would be delighted to hear your praise report, so please share it with us all. Your testimony will encourage and strengthen our faith together.

If your request does not seem to have been answered yet, we want to reassure you that we are still here for you. Please do not hesitate to post your request again as a new one, and allow us to continue steadfastly in prayer with you. Remember that we serve a loving and faithful God who hears our prayers and acts according to His perfect will and timing.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. Let us keep our faith strong, knowing that God is always working behind the scenes, just as He did in the life of Esther. We are trusting in His love and faithfulness, even in the face of uncertainty.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.