FEAST of PURIM for the VIRTUOUS WOMAN
THE FESTIVAL - At sundown on Saturday, February 23, 2013, Jews and Messianics around the world will celebrate the Feast of Purim. Traditional celebrations include the reading of the Megillah (Book of Esther); the rattling of Groggers (noisemakers); the wearing of masks and indulging in sweet Hamantaschen. Mardi Gras adapted many of its traditions from Purim. But does this festive precursor to Passover and Easter have any relevance beyond the obvious party celebrations? Indeed it does. Purim is now the bridge between the old and the new Kingly Scepter of Power; and for the Virtuous Woman, it signals in the Hebrew language her calling and destiny: Chay'll--the powerful, wealthy, force to be reckoned with!
QUEEN ESTHER - The Festival of Purim comes from the Book of Esther (Hadassah) as a celebration of God's deliverance of Jews from an anti-Semitic politician named Hamen. Hadassah gained favor from her King when she dared to approach the throne "unsummoned." Persian Law demanded that if the King did not extend his Scepter toward her or anyone approaching the throne without being summoned, they would be executed. But Hadassah's trust in God was greater than her fear of man. And through God's favor, the King's Scepter was extended and he offered her up to half his Kingdom. In the end, the Nation of Israel was saved.
TODAY'S SCEPTER for the VIRTUOUS WOMAN - So how does the blessing of Purim relate to the virtuous woman who trusts in the Heavenly King for her salvation and provision? The new kingly scepter is the Scepter of His Righteousness (Hebrews 1:6-8) This scepter represents her purpose, her success, her destiny. Here's how the Scriptures reveal Purim for the Biblical Model of the Virtuous Woman:
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