Fragment: Esther 5:2

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“And it was so, when the king saw Esther... she obtained favor in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter.... So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the scepter” (Esther 5:22And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favor in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. (Esther 5:2)).
Have I today touched the top of the scepter? I may do so in full assurance of faith. Christ is that divine link between God and my soul. The work of Christ at the cross has forever made me fit to come at any moment (unlike Esther who was not sure of her acceptance before the king) into His blessed presence (Heb. 10:2222Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:22)). In times of trial, His child never need question his welcome, for it is all pure, divine grace flowing from His heart of perfect love. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:1616Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)).
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