What practical steps can we take to commemorate God's faithfulness like in Esther 9:26? Setting the Scene: Esther 9:26 “Therefore they called these days Purim, after the name pur. Because of everything written in this letter and because of what they had seen and what had happened to them,” (Esther 9:26) The Jews fixed a yearly celebration—Purim—to make sure God’s dramatic rescue would never fade from memory. Their pattern offers simple, doable ways we can mark God’s faithfulness today. Remember the Story • Re-read the full account regularly; let the details live in your imagination. • Share personal “Esther moments” when God turned situations around for you. • Reflect aloud on Psalm 77:11—“I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.” Set Apart Special Days • Choose an anniversary of a clear answer to prayer and celebrate it every year. • Observe it with worship, a special meal, or gathering friends—mirroring how Purim became a fixed date (Esther 9:27-28). Build Visible Memorials • Create a small display—a framed verse, a journal entry left open, a stone on the mantel—like Joshua’s twelve stones (Joshua 4:7). • Let each item spark stories for visitors and family alike. Tell and Retell God’s Deeds • Weave testimonies into ordinary conversation (Psalm 145:4). • Record new mercies in a family gratitude journal; read entries aloud at meals. Practice Generosity and Joy • Purim included gifts to the poor and food portions to neighbors (Esther 9:22). • Mark your remembrance days by blessing others: deliver a meal, give anonymously, support missions. Write It Down • Esther and Mordecai sealed the event in writing (Esther 9:29-32). • Keep a dated record of answered prayers; future generations will see that the Lord “has been mindful of us” (Psalm 115:12). Sing and Celebrate • Compile a playlist of songs that recount God’s faithfulness. • Host a worship night or spontaneous living-room hymn sing echoing Exodus 15:1-2’s celebration after the Red Sea. Pass It to the Next Generation • Tell children why you celebrate; invite them to add their own stories. • Memorize Deuteronomy 6:12 together—“Be careful not to forget the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Consistent, tangible acts—dates on the calendar, stories on our lips, generosity in our hands—keep God’s past faithfulness vivid, fueling present trust and future hope. |
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