Nearly two years ago, I began a journey with God that
was heavily influenced with an intoxicating aroma that I will call, “Shades of
Esther.” Nearly everywhere I turned, the
Book of Esther was placed before me in some form or fashion. I was tripping
over books, writings and movies placed in my path dealing with Hadassah
(Esther) and her beautiful story.
The presence of “Shades of Esther” was so strong that
there was no getting around taking a long, detailed look at the Queen and those
who played a major roll in her life. And so, with the not even subtle nudging
of the Holy Spirit, I began to pray, read, and take notes.
As I studied, a theme came to light. A lesson for living unfolded. The Book of
Esther is full of “Types.”
Esther, the Queen = a
Type of our spirit-man.
Ahasarus, the King = a
Type of our soul.
Mordecia = a
Type of The Holy Spirit
Haman = a
Type of the Flesh (Sinful man/nature)
Kingdom = a
Type of our life/lifestyle.
My intent in writing the following is in NO WAY to take
away or ADD TO the Holy Scriptures. My intent is to explain what I saw clearly
represented in this wonderful Book. It is my hope that by reading, you will be
as blessed as I have been with this story that applies to every soul who ever
breathed.
This is the story that is told in the Book of Esther: (The names have been substituted with the “types” shown above)
(The) Holy Spirit dwelt in the outer chambers of the
heart and adopted (the) Spirit, filling the void in her life which was left by
the loss of her mother and father. Spirit was lovely, and the Holy Spirit
treated her as if she were his own daughter. For indeed, by adoption, she had
become His child.
Spirit lived in a kingdom that was ruled by (the) Soul.
Soul was a very powerful authority who was sometimes influenced by the
not-so-wise ones who dwelt in his kingdom. A foolish decision by Soul left him
less than whole, and so he set out to remedy this by choosing a life
partner/spouse. Soul needed someone of great worth to stand with him as he
ruled the kingdom.
A day came when Soul called for an assembly of many
“spirits.” From these spirits, Soul
would choose his mate. The Holy Spirit (whose wisdom was from God) sent Spirit
to the habitat of Soul to be among these candidates. Spirit was beautiful
inside and out, and Soul was drawn to her. As a result of this strong
attraction, Soul began to gift her with anything that was within his power to obtain, to perfect her physical beauty. Servants were sent to
Spirit from Soul to do her bidding. Furthermore, Soul placed Spirit in a very
favored dwelling place near the inner chamber of his heart (Palace).....to be continued......
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