The photograph to the left was taken from the Yeshuat Yisrael Messianic Jewish website as they celebrate Purim.
The book of Esther ends with a celebration called Purim, which for 2,500 years the Jewish people have celebrated to remember the faithfulness of God in saving them from annihilation at the evil hands of Haman.
Our Scottsdale Bible Church Senior Pastor, Jamie Rasmussen taught us that, "Whenever God moves uniquely and powerfully in our lives, it is worth celebrating".
Our Jewish brothers and sisters have clearly set the standard in this regard. Every time God moved in a powerful way, there was a feast or a naming of a special place to remember and honor God for His faithfulness to His people.
Why is it that the Protestant church seems to lack in this area? I know, we have Christmas, Easter and Good Friday, but come on, hasn't God been faithful to the Christian church since the time of Martin Luther?
Isn't there something worth throwing a party about?
I think that we could learn a thing or two from our Jewish and Roman Catholic friends in this regard.
I have greatly enjoyed reading and learning from the book of Esther and look forward to the next chapter in my journey through God's word.
Link to Jamie Rasmussen's last sermon on the book of Esther.
