Book of Esther

In the earlier part of this book, it made me ask God why such thing had to happen to Queen Vashti. Surely she did not do something wrong. She didn't do what her king asked for because to her, it was a foolish action.

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But then i realized two things:

1. Obeying what the king asked for was neither wrong.

2. It must happen. What happened to Queen Vashti must be done inorder to emphasize the authority of men and also to bless Israel through Esther.

And at the latter part of the book, it was concluded, in my own perception, that women have powers over men. We may not have it by means of physical strength but we have our own ways. :) And may we use it to bring glory unto God.

Book of Jonah

I've known the Book of Jonah ever since I became a christian, but upon reading this book again, I realized and learned new things from God.

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1. When God tells you to do something, He's not after the outcome or result of the task because He knows very well what would it be. God is after your obedience and your heart.

2. God reveals Himself more when you listen. Didn't Jonah realize that God cares even for the wickedest of wicked like those in Nineveh.

3. Don't dare question why sometimes or most of the time, wicked people suffer less than those who do good. It's not for you to compare, it's for you to have compassion for them. Because ahead them is a real destruction.