The Book of Esther

This past Sabbath was near the biblical day of Purim.

Although the LaFleur family believes in Christ and even though we are not Jewish this story has plenty of application inspired for us to learn from.

So for our Family Worship service on Sabbath 3/10/2012 each child took a part in a play telling the Purim Story.

Stevie our oldest daughter was the narrator. Jamie our twelve year old son played the part of King Ashverosh of Persia. Robaer filled in as the evil Haman. And Elizabeth with Mom's help (Kathy) rounded out the cast by playing the part of beautiful Queen Esther.

Each child had a piece in the story that teaches us that.... sadly some of those who we think (at the time) our our friends may very well be in fact enemies...

 [ As was the case for the Jewish people in recent history in Poland, Germany, Austria, Romania, etc. etc. Painfully on both personal and national levels.] A modern day fulfillment can be seen again with the Nation of Persia... Iran. The nations that are Israel's "friends" had recently spoken firmly in defense of Israel and condemning the hate filled policy and weapons program in Iran... only to quickly turn around and do a song and dance for the world to see. This will only prolong the conflict for another day as "Persia" builds itself up with weapons of mass destruction intended for Jewish and Christian blood.

...Each child had a part in Purim, a story that GOD recorded for us to remember that... GOD saves His people!

GOD has a plan, He has sent His Son... King Y'shua (Jesus) to save us, you and me. The work has been done, but action IS required. We need to believe, repent and be baptised in the name of the Father, in the name of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We must be born again, meaning that... GOD's Holy Spirit dwells inside of us to guide us. And to the best of our ability we are to follow the footsteps of our Saviour. This is the only way paved for us to walk unto salvation, life eternal!