Daily Devotion for June 22, 2006
Surrogate
“When the turn came for Esther (the girl Mordecai had adopted, the daughter of his uncle Abihail) to go to the king, she asked for nothing other than what Hegai, the king's eunuch who was in charge of the harem, suggested. And Esther won the favor of everyone who saw her.” Esther 2:15
Surrogate basically means substitute.
In today’s scripture reading we see God provided for Esther at least twice after her parents died. There was a substitute parent in young Esther’s life, Mordecai, her older cousin. Then there was a wise mentor who looked out for her and taught her, Hegai, the eunuch in charge of the King’s harem. She was blessed and used of God as a willing servant because of the influence they had upon her life.
My children have had many “surrogate” parents. The Christian teachers God has placed in their lives, their grandparents, and even close family friends. All have helped us raise our children – actually I should say God’s Children. They are invaluable!
Are you aware of your circle of influence for Christ in the lives of others? Who might need you to step up and love and serve as a substitute in their life?
My children have had many “surrogate” parents. The Christian teachers God has placed in their lives, their grandparents, and even close family friends. All have helped us raise our children – actually I should say God’s Children. They are invaluable!
Are you aware of your circle of influence for Christ in the lives of others? Who might need you to step up and love and serve as a substitute in their life?
Prayer
Jesus, thank you for the many people you placed in my life path to teach and encourage me to be my best for you. May we each take care to be aware of those you now place in our own lives to be a surrogate or substitute teacher so that we all may have the opportunity to see you. Amen.
Jesus, thank you for the many people you placed in my life path to teach and encourage me to be my best for you. May we each take care to be aware of those you now place in our own lives to be a surrogate or substitute teacher so that we all may have the opportunity to see you. Amen.
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