Larry Stamm Ministries
Ministry Minute - our Monthly Update
Purim is the Jewish holiday commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman’s wicked plot to exterminate the Jewish people during the reign of the Persian King Ahasuerus.
If you haven’t read the biblical narrative in a while, turn to the book of Esther and be encouraged.
Esther, a common Jewish girl, through a series of events, rises from anonymity to become Queen of Persia. It turns out, she is the last and only hope in changing the grisly outcome to Haman’s evil intent.
Esther was strategically placed in the court of King Ahasuerus so at just the right time she could bring a word aptly spoken - a word that changed the immediate destiny of her people.
As Esther served as a type of ambassador, representing her Jewish people before the King, you and I are ambassadors of the King of Kings, Jesus. For He has strategically placed each one of us in a unique sphere of influence to bring words of life to those who’ve not yet personally met the King, the Lord Jesus:
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
And just as Esther pleaded to King Ahasuerus for a change of heart - imploring him to reverse the decree of death placed upon the Jewish people, we plead with others for a change of heart - that they would turn from rejecting Jesus to receiving Him.
Whether you are traveling this summer, or staying at home, you are being placed strategically by the Lord to impact your sphere of influence, whether the location is familiar (hometown) or special (traveling). You will have unique touch points, access to people, and opportunities as you go through your days.
So redeem the time, seek the Lord, striving to be aware of those opportunities He provides, being the ambassador He desires you to be…for such a time as this!
Encouragement and Equipping
We’ll be hosting our Jewish Roots of Christianity Seminar (Saturday, June 6) and Personal Evangelism Primer (Saturday, June 13) at Summit Leadership Foundation in Johnson City. These one-day seminars will strengthen your understanding of the gospel, gird up you witness and help you more effectively live out the Great Commission. To sign up or find out more about one or both events, click here.
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