The permanency of the king's edict was found in the authority of his
name and the power conveyed by the sealing of his ring. As long as such
authority was in place no-one could reverse the decree. Such power and
unilateral authority, when wielded by a human, can only result in problems and
abuse, if not by a benign ruler, then often by those close to him and in his
confidence. This was the case in Esther's day and as a result, the genocide of
the Hebrew people was about to be accomplished. God's intervention working
through the courage, faith, prayer and determination of faithful people,
averted a great injustice. It is meaningful however to consider that if such
power is found with men, then how much more so with the King of Kings who rules
the universe and is above all? Unlike human rulers, He cannot be corrupted or
influenced by confidants who have their own evil agendas. He is all-knowing and
therefore understands the end from the beginning. When God gave us laws, rules,
directions and commandments, they were perfect from the start, they have never
required revision and they cannot be amended nor compromised by any human
committee or authority. His name and His 'signature' is upon His Word, making
it a divine 'edict', a proclamation established forever and which shall not
pass away. God’s Word still addresses all the issues of humanity today,
transcends time, age and culture and resolves the needs of our souls. It is the
testament and law delivered to man in the name of the King of Kings, and sealed
with His unique and special seal - the sinless blood of Jesus at Calvary's
cross!
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