CROWNS

 CROWNS 

In the spiritual sense, crowns depict mindsets.

A golden crown means spiritual mind.

Silver is to do with the soul.

 For You meet him with the blessings of goodness; 

You set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

Psalm 21:3

 For to be carnally minded is death, 

but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 8:6

His enemies I will clothe with shame, 

But upon Himself His crown shall flourish."

Psalm 132:18

 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, 

and in favor with God and men.

Luke 2:52

The crown of the wise is their riches, 

But the foolishness of fools is folly.

Proverbs 14:24

 Oh, the depth of the riches 

both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! 

How unsearchable are His judgments 

and His ways past finding out!

Romans 11:33

The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, 

If it is found in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:31

 Therefore we do not lose heart.

 Even though our outward man is perishing, 

yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, 

is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 

while we do not look at the things which are seen, 

but at the things which are not seen. 

For the things which are seen are temporary, 

but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, 

Whose glorious beauty is a fading flower 

Which is at the head of the verdant valleys, 

To those who are overcome with wine!
Isaiah 28:1

 And do not be drunk with wine, 

in which is dissipation; 

but be filled with the Spirit,
Ephesians 5:18

 In that day the Lord of hosts will be For a crown of glory 

and a diadem of beauty 

To the remnant of His people,

Isaiah 28:5

 But you are a chosen generation, 

a royal priesthood, a holy nation, 

His own special people, 

that you may proclaim the praises of Him 

who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
1 Peter 2:9

 You shall also be a crown of glory In the hand of the Lord, 

And a royal diadem In the hand of your God.
Isaiah 62:3

 Let your light so shine before men, 

that they may see your good works 

and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16

 If then you were raised with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 

  Set your mind on things above, 

not on things on the earth. 

  For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 

  When Christ who is our life appears, 

then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Colossians 3:1-4

 Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man 

was great in the earth, 

and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart 

was only evil continually.

Genesis 6:5

The crown has fallen from our head. 

Woe to us, for we have sinned!

Lamentations 5:16

 Therefore we also, 

since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, 

let us lay aside every weight, 

and the sin which so easily ensnares us, 

and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 

looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, 

who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, 

despising the shame, 

and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2

 He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. 

By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many, 

For He shall bear their iniquities.

Isaiah 53:11

When they had twisted a crown of thorns, 

they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. 

And they bowed the knee before Him 

and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

Matthew 27:29

And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. 

Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, 

but we for an imperishable crown.

1 Corinthians 9:25

 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, 

and rest your hope fully upon the grace 

that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

1 Peter 1:13

 Lift up your eyes, look around and see; 

All these gather together and come to you. 

As I live," says the Lord, 

"You shall surely clothe yourselves with them all as an ornament, 

And bind them on you as a bride does.
Isaiah 49:18

Children's children are the crown of old men, 

And the glory of children is their father.
Proverbs 17:6

 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, 

my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

Philippians 4:1

 And he believed in the Lord, 

and He accounted it to him for righteousness.
Genesis 15:6

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; 

A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 

  You love righteousness and hate wickedness; 

Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You 

With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.
Psalm 45:6-7

Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, 

which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, 

and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

2 Timothy 4:8

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; 

for when he has been approved, 

he will receive the crown of life 

which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:12

Behold, I am coming quickly! 

Hold fast what you have, 

that no one may take your crown. 

Revelation 3:11

Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, 

and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, 

having on His head a golden crown, 

and in His hand a sharp sickle.

Revelation 14:14

 Then I looked, and behold, 

a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, 

and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, 

having His Father's name written on their foreheads.
Revelation 14:1

 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, 

"Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; 

have dominion over the fish of the sea, 

over the birds of the air, 

and over every living thing that moves on the earth."

Genesis 1:28

You have made him a little lower than the angels; 

You have crowned him with glory and honor, 

And set him over the works of Your hands.

Hebrews 2:7

The simple inherit folly, 

But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:18

 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, 

do not cease to pray for you, 

and to ask that you may be filled 

with the knowledge of His will 

in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Colossians 1:9

And also if anyone competes in athletics, 

he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

2 Timothy 2:5

 He who has My commandments and keeps them, 

it is he who loves Me. 

And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, 

and I will love him and manifest Myself to him."
John 14:21

 Therefore we also, 

since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, 

let us lay aside every weight, 

and the sin which so easily ensnares us, 

and let us run with endurance 

the race that is set before us, 

looking unto Jesus, 

the author and finisher of our faith, 

who for the joy that was set before Him 

endured the cross, despising the shame, 

and has sat down 

at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, 

and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, 

clothed in white robes; 

and they had crowns of gold on their heads.

Revelation 4:4

 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne 

and worship Him who lives forever and ever, 

and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: 

  "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; 

For You created all things, 

And by Your will they exist and were created."

Revelation 4:10-11

 I beseech you therefore, brethren, 

by the mercies of God, 

that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, 

holy, acceptable to God, 

which is your reasonable service. 

And do not be conformed to this world, 

but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, 

that you may prove what is that good 

and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Romans 12:1-2

 "Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; 

But the just shall live by his faith.
Habakkuk 2:4

Then I stood on the sand of the sea. 

And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, 

having seven heads and ten horns, 

and on his horns ten crowns, 

and on his heads a blasphemous name.

Revelation 13:1

His eyes were like a flame of fire, 

and on His head were many crowns. 

He had a name written that no one knew except Himself.

Revelation 19:12

 and from Jesus Christ, 

the faithful witness, 

the firstborn from the dead, 

and the ruler over the kings of the earth. 

To Him who loved us 

and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 

 and has made us kings and priests 

to His God and Father, 

to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 1:5-6

And another sign appeared in heaven: 

behold, a great, fiery red dragon

having seven heads and ten horns, 

and seven diadems on his heads.

Revelation 12:3

 For though we walk in the flesh, 

we do not war according to the flesh. 

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal 

but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 

casting down arguments 

and every high thing 

that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, 

bringing every thought into captivity 

to the obedience of Christ, 

and being ready to punish all disobedience 

when your obedience is fulfilled.
2 Corinthians 10:3-6

The king loved Esther more than all the other women, 

and she obtained grace and favor in his sight 

more than all the virgins; 

so he set the royal crown upon her head 

and made her queen instead of Vashti.

Esther 2:17

 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 

For the husband is head of the wife, 

as also Christ is head of the church; 

and He is the Savior of the body. 

 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, 

so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. 

 Husbands, love your wives, 

just as Christ also loved the church 

and gave Himself for her, 

 that He might sanctify and cleanse her 

with the washing of water by the word, 

 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, 

not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, 

but that she should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 5:22-27

 Then one of the seven angels 

who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues 

came to me and talked with me, saying, 

"Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife." 

And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, 

and showed me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, 

descending out of heaven from God, 

having the glory of God. 

Her light was like a most precious stone, 

like a jasper stone, clear as crystal.
Revelation 21:9-11

 Where are you Staying?

 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 

Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, 

"What do you seek?" They said to Him, 

"Rabbi" (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), "where are You staying?" 

He said to them, "Come and see." They came and saw where He was staying, 

and remained with Him that day (now it was about the tenth hour).

John 1:37-39

For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: 

"I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, 

To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Isaiah 57:15

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, 

but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 

  For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Romans 8:5-6

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, 

not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Colossians 3:1-3

You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, 

Because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, 

For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.

Isaiah 26:3-4

 And he said to her, "Give me your son." So he took him out of her arms and carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed.
1 Kings 17:19

Please, let us make a small upper room on the wall; and let us put a bed for him there, and a table and a chair and a lampstand; so it will be, whenever he comes to us, he can turn in there." And it happened one day that he came there, and he turned in to the upper room and lay down there.

...

  When he had taken him and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died. And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, shut the door upon him, and went out. Then she called to her husband, and said, "Please send me one of the young men and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God and come back."
2 Kings 4:10-11, 20-22

Where does your mind dwell through the day?

Does your mind dwell on carnal things or on spiritual things?

Is your heart humble, contrite and submissive to the Holy Spirit so that the Almighty GOD can dwell in the upper room of your mind?

Have you made a small upper room - set some time aside to seek the LORD in the upper room of your spiritual mind?

Do you furnish your upper room suitably  - giving priority and time for spiritual fellowship and edification with the brethren?

As you carry the needs of others to the upper room of your spiritual mind and intercede like Elijah and Elisha, you will see spiritual life manifested in them.

The GOD of Heaven came down to dwell among us and made a way for us to dwell with Him in Heaven one day. In the meantime let us make space for Him not only in our heart, but also in the upper room of our mind and let Him rule from the highest place of our life. 

Let us submit not only our spirit, but also our soul, that is our mind - intellect, emotion and will and also our bodies to Him. 

That is true worship!

UPPER ROOM

 UPPER ROOM

We can relate the upper room to the mind of our soul. 

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 8:5-6

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2

We live in the upper room when we let the LORD live in the upper room of our life and let Him rule over our mind and our spirit. We will then humble ourselves before Him, respond to His convictions and His promptings. We will not be preoccupied with the things of the flesh or of 'self' but will live by faith and walk by faith.

Are you staying in the upper room or do you only visit the upper room on Sundays or when you have a need?

So when we abide in CHRIST, we no longer live in condemnation.

Thus we will live in light of eternity here and now and enjoy peace.

Is your mind at peace because your soul is submitted to the LORD and are you resting with Him in the upper room? If so, revival will take place in your heart!

 For thus says the High and Lofty One 

Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: 

"I dwell in the high and holy place, 

With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, 

To revive the spirit of the humble, 

And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Isaiah 57:15

The upper room speaks of effective prayer and intercession for others, resulting in miracles. 

 Now it happened after these things that the son of the woman who owned the house became sick. And his sickness was so serious that there was no breath left in him. So she said to Elijah, "What have I to do with you, O man of God? Have you come to me to bring my sin to remembrance, and to kill my son?" And he said to her, "Give me your son." So he took him out of her arms and carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. Then he cried out to the Lord and said, "O Lord my God, have You also brought tragedy on the widow with whom I lodge, by killing her son?" And he stretched himself out on the child three times, and cried out to the Lord and said, "O Lord my God, I pray, let this child's soul come back to him." Then the Lord heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came back to him, and he revived. And Elijah took the child and brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. And Elijah said, "See, your son lives!"

1 Kings 17:17-23

Are you willing to give up your bed - your sleep if necessary, for the sake of others who need to be laid there and interceded for?

Stretching himself on the child indicates the impartation of specific spiritual blessings we receive from the LORD, for the one we have prayed for. This could be words of encouragement, life and faith and the release of power to work the needed miracle.

Coming down from the upper room bringing with us the answer to prayer will be the reality of the miracle that we can see, hear and touch and that will bring glory to the LORD and blessing and joy to people! 

 And she said to her husband, "Look now, I know that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us regularly. Please, let us make a small upper room on the wall; and let us put a bed for him there, and a table and a chair and a lampstand; so it will be, whenever he comes to us, he can turn in there." And it happened one day that he came there, and he turned in to the upper room and lay down there.....

When he had taken him and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died. And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, shut the door upon him, and went out....

When Elisha came into the house, there was the child, lying dead on his bed. He went in therefore, shut the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the Lord. And he went up and lay on the child, and put his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands; and he stretched himself out on the child, and the flesh of the child became warm. He returned and walked back and forth in the house, and again went up and stretched himself out on him; then the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. And he called Gehazi and said, "Call this Shunammite woman." So he called her. And when she came in to him, he said, "Pick up your son."
2 Kings 4:9-11, 20-21, 32-36

 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. 

This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. 

  But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. 

When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. 

  And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. 

  Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, 

they brought him to the upper room. 

And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments 

which Dorcas had made while she was with them. 

  But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. 

And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." 

And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 

  Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; 

and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 

  And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.

Acts 9:36-42

What is your upper room like? 

And He sent out two of His disciples and said to them, "Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him. Wherever he goes in, say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says, "Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?" ' Then he will show you a large upper room, furnished and prepared; there make ready for us."

Mark 14:13-15

All of us have been given the privilege of an upper room that we are responsible for. GOD has given each one of us a free will that He will not impose upon. We can furnish our upper room to be suitable for ourselves, for others or for the LORD.

Is your upper room small like that of the Shunammite woman and do thoughts of GOD and His Kingdom take a small portion of your time?

 When the hour had come, 

He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 

  Then He said to them, 

"With fervent desire I have desired 

to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;
Luke 22:14-15

If we desire to have GOD stay in our upper room, we must clean it of the dirt and dust of hurts, bitterness and unforgiveness. We must clear it of selfish and carnal thoughts. We will have to unclutter our mind of much knowledge that fill many bookshelves in the upper room! These could be books, magazines, newspapers, WhatsApp messages, emails, television programs and other social media.

Does your upper room have enough space - time, for a table for the LORD to sup with you? To develop an intimate relationship with Him through His word and prayer?

When you plan your days in the upper room of your mind, do you give space to have time for fellowship with the brethren? 

The Revival of Pentecost began in the upper room

Pentecost revival is imminent when brethren are gathered in the upper room with one accord. Are our relationships carnal, soulish or spiritual? Do we relate to each other in the love of CHRIST? Do our conversations edify, encourage and build each other in the faith? Are we patient, bearing with each other in love?

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, 

which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey. 

And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; 

Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; 

James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; 

and Judas the son of James.

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, 

they were all with one accord in one place. 

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, 

as of a rushing mighty wind, 

and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 

Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, 

and one sat upon each of them. 

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit 

and began to speak with other tongues, 

as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 1:12-13, 2:1-4

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Life in the Flesh and Life in the Spirit

Life in the Flesh and Life in the Spirit

I live in Perth, Western Australia. The above is a photo I took on the 31st of December 2021. We had a few very hot days this summer, the temperatures rising to above 40 degrees around Christmas! The appearance of the two trees in our backyard caught my attention. The bush had leaves that were burnt by the evening sun falling directly on it. I was surprised to notice the Olive tree, hovering over the bush that was exposed to the same sun, remaining green and fresh! As I sat in our patio observing these, the LORD gently revealed certain truths to me.

The Olive Tree according to its name 'O Live' depicts spiritual life while the bush depicts life in the flesh.

Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psalm 1:1-6

 Thus says the Lord: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man And makes flesh his strength, Whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, And shall not see when good comes, But shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, In a salt land which is not inhabited.

 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.
Jeremiah 17:5-8

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:1-11

 Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine."
Ezekiel 47:12

 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Revelation 22:1-2

The transition needs to take place:

From the temporal to the eternal.

From the physical to the spiritual.

From law to grace.

From the carnal to the spiritual.

The spiritual must overtake the natural.

From the earthly to the Heavenly.

From Faith to Faith.

From Glory to Glory.

From gravity to glory.

From earth to Heaven.

ESTHER - 2

ESTHER - 2

Chapter 2

Submission and favor

Esther 2:7

And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah,

that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter,

for she had neither father nor mother.

The young woman was lovely and beautiful.

When her father and mother died,

Mordecai took her as his own daughter.

Just as Esther was adopted by Mordecai

We have been adopted  

To be called the children of GOD.

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear,

but you received the Spirit of adoption

by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."

Esther 2:9

Now the young woman pleased him,

and she obtained his favor;

so he readily gave beauty preparations to her,

besides her allowance.

Then seven choice maidservants were provided for her

from the king's palace,

and he moved her and her maidservants

to the best place in the house of the women.

When we are ushered into the Kingdom of GOD

we are given the wholesome Holy Spirit

depicted by the seven maidservants.

GOD’S grace brings us under His favor

enabling us to receive more than what we deserve.

This favor also gives us favor in the eyes of people.

Esther 2:10

Esther had not revealed her people or family,

for Mordecai had charged her not to reveal it.

Esther 2:20

Now Esther had not revealed her family and her people,

just as Mordecai had charged her,

for Esther obeyed the command of Mordecai

as when she was brought up by him.

Esther 2:15

Now when the turn came for Esther

the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai,

who had taken her as his daughter,

to go in to the king,

she requested nothing

but what Hegai the king's eunuch,

the custodian of the women, advised.

And Esther obtained favor

in the sight of all who saw her.

The submissive attitude portrayed by Esther

drew her into the favor of people.

A girl should obey her father

and then her husband

and should carry the attitude of submission at all times.

Such a gentle and quiet spirit

gives her the inner beauty.

Even if I have the liberty to decide,

do I still take advice?

1 Peter 3:1-6

Wives, likewise,

be submissive to your own husbands,

that even if some do not obey the word,

they, without a word,

may be won by the conduct of their wives,

when they observe your chaste conduct

accompanied by fear.

Do not let your adornment

be merely outward-

-arranging the hair, wearing gold,

or putting on fine apparel-

- rather let it be the hidden person of the heart,

with the incorruptible beauty

of a gentle and quiet spirit,

which is very precious in the sight of God.

For in this manner,

in former times,

the holy women who trusted in God

also adorned themselves,

being submissive to their own husbands,

as Sarah obeyed Abraham,

calling him lord,

whose daughters you are

if you do good

and are not afraid with any terror.

Esther 2:12

Each young woman's turn came

to go in to King Ahasuerus

after she had completed twelve months' preparation,

according to the regulations for the women,

for thus were the days of their preparation apportioned:

six months with oil of myrrh,

and six months with perfumes

and preparations for beautifying women.

Daniel 12:10

"Many shall be purified,

made white, and refined,

but the wicked shall do wickedly;

and none of the wicked shall understand,

but the wise shall understand.

The LORD Himself purifies and beautifies us spiritually as His Bride.

Ephesians 5:25-28

Husbands, love your wives,

just as Christ also loved the church

and gave Himself for her,

that He might sanctify and cleanse her

with the washing of water by the word,

that He might present her to Himself

a glorious church,

not having spot or wrinkle

or any such thing,

but that she should be holy

and without blemish.

So husbands ought to love their own wives

as their own bodies;

he who loves his wife loves himself.

Esther 2:13

Thus prepared,

each young woman went to the king,

and she was given whatever she desired

to take with her from the women's quarters

to the king's palace.

An offering is a gift of freewill to the LORD.

Esther 2:16 So Esther was taken to King Ahasuerus, into his royal palace, in the tenth month, which is the month of Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.

The seventh year speaks about completion.

Entering into an intimate relationship

with the LORD

gives one the potential

to have a life of fulfilment and completion.

Colossians 2:6,10

As you therefore

have received Christ Jesus the Lord,

so walk in Him,..

.. and you are complete in Him,

who is the head of all principality and power.

Esther 2:17

The king loved Esther

more than all the other women,

and she obtained grace and favor in his sight

more than all the virgins;

so he set the royal crown upon her head

and made her queen instead of Vashti.

The spiritual Church will be chosen

and will replace the carnal Church.

Selflessness and Humility
will be the hallmark of the
Bride Of CHRIST.

Having spiritual understanding

and willingness to die to self

depicts the crown of life

on the head of the Bride of CHRIST.

Your spiritual mind

has to take over your carnal mind.

Has your mind been renewed

According to GOD’S word?

Revelation 2:10

"Do not fear any of those things

which you are about to suffer.

Indeed, the devil

is about to throw some of you into prison,

that you may be tested,

and you will have tribulation ten days

. Be faithful until death,

and I will give you the crown of life.

Philippians 2:5-9

Let this mind be in you

which was also in Christ Jesus,

who, being in the form of God,

did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,

but made Himself of no reputation,

taking the form of a bondservant,

and coming in the likeness of men.

And being found in appearance as a man,

He humbled Himself

and became obedient to the point of death,

even the death of the cross.

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him

and given Him the name

which is above every name,

Esther 2:18

Then the king made a great feast,

the Feast of Esther,

for all his officials and servants;

and he proclaimed a holiday

in the provinces

and gave gifts

according to the generosity of a king.

Revelation 19:7-9

"Let us be glad

and rejoice and give Him glory,

for the marriage of the Lamb has come,

and His wife has made herself ready."

And to her it was granted

to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright,

for the fine linen

is the righteous acts of the saints.

Then he said to me, "Write:

'Blessed are those

who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!'

" And he said to me,

"These are the true sayings of God."

Esther 2:21-23

In those days,

while Mordecai sat within the king's gate,

two of the king's eunuchs,

Bigthan and Teresh,

doorkeepers, became furious

and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus.

So the matter became known to Mordecai,

who told Queen Esther,

and Esther informed the king

in Mordecai's name.

And when an inquiry was made into the matter,

it was confirmed,

and both were hanged on a gallows;

and it was written in the book of the chronicles

in the presence of the king.

The fallen angel, the devil, sets snares

and works against GOD’S Kingdom

and GOD’S people.

It is the LORD

Who exposes the enemy’s evil plans

and He preserves us.

What the LORD has done is written in the Bible.