Written and published by Jean-Louis Mondon
Dear brothers and sisters,
Here is a message to remind you to keep your minds and hearts alert against the stratagems of the enemy during the Purim period which is coming soon, March 4. His power is manifested in the spirit of Amalek whose intent is to take away the victory of the people of God we have in the power of the cross. He will try to stumble us with doubts of every kind in our minds and hearts to cause us to waver in our confidence in the godliness, love, mercy, and hope we have in our Jesus and the assurance of possessing our inheritance of salvation and eternal life from our Lord Jesus Christ.
When He is preparing us to receive His great blessings in our lives and our service from Him, the deceiving spirit tries to keep our eyes fixed on the Lord"s face and to direct them upon our weaknesses and carnal tendencies.
When the adversary accuses us and we feel condemned by him, we must agree, yes, with him with his half-truths, not deny that we are sinners, and resist with the whole truth of God"s word, that we have a high priest, an advocate named Jesus who intercedes at the right hand of our Father and who gives us the victory.
We can also confidently affirm that all our sins are forgiven, that we are redeemed and cleansed by the blood of Jesus. That now the enemy has no power over us because we are loved, accepted, legitimate children of our beloved Father.
In this sense, we can place ourselves under the authority of God"s word, thus demonstrating our faith and hope in Him alone.
Here is the list of the 10 names of the sons of Haman that I try to destroy the people of Israel. Their names in the Persian language represent the tendencies of the flesh to glorify and elevate our self. I can recognize some in myself and admit the truth before God, ask Him for forgiveness for having thought and acted according to my selfish flesh instead of walking in the Spirit. I may also acknowledge that my flesh and sins have been nailed to the cross, and enjoy liberty in Christ, seeking his protection under the shadow of his wings and his Name, my tower and refuge of strength and power.
God saved the people of Israel through Queen Hadassah (Esther) who had doubts and fears for us. King Asuherus not only sent Haman but also his ten sons to be hanged.
Here is the Persian translation of the names of Haman"s sons (Source: Commentary on the Book of Ruth. Ray Steadman).
Parshandatha: the curious "I": represents meddling
Dalphon: the weeping "I"-------- self-compassion
Asphatha: the self-sufficient "I" self-sufficiency, independence
Poratha: the generous "I" --------the impulsive spender, buys for himself
Adalia; the weak "I" feelings of inferiority, timidity, inhibition
Aridatha: the strong "I" self-confidence
Parmashta: the prominent "I" - ambition, desire to have preeminence over others
Arisal: the shameless, impudent "I"---impudence, impudence
Aridal: the decorous, lordly ------arrogance, haughtiness, sense of superiority
Vairatha: the pure "I" ----pretension of superiority, self-righteousness, he who believes himself to be purer than others.
My dear brethren, may the Lord guide your eyes and fingers in the Word so that you may find the encouraging promises which will strengthen your minds and hearts to stand firm in these perilous times. May God grant you His peace that can keep your minds and hearts free from anxiety, and may He enable you to discern and avoid the snares of the enemy, and to walk in the light and truth of His word and the Holy Spirit.
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