Purim Celebration
Purim (meaning lots) is based on the Book of Esther and it is traditional to read the Megillah (Scroll of Esther) on Adar14 (February 28) or Adar 15 (March 1), depending on where you live.
Purim is not a Moedeem (God’s appointed times). In fact, God is not even mentioned in the Book of Esther. Nevertheless, it does reveal His love and care for His people and if Esther had not done what she did, the Jewish people could have been annihilated and history changed. Mordecai states in Esther 4:14, if Esther holds her peace at this time, deliverance WILL arise from another place.
God WILL save His people >
Genesis 12:3: him that cursed you I will curse.
Think about all we have, being grafted into the Covenantal promises of the faithful remnant–> Scripture, Atonement, Salvation, Promise of Life Eternal, the Messiah!!
For this celebration, have fun! Dress up as one of the characters in the story of Esther or another Biblical character, enjoy the traditional Hamantaschens or three cornered cookies, and as you read the Book of Esther, have fun drowning out the name of Haman using groggers or another noise maker. And remember, God is always with His people
