Bibledoorajar transitions from 2011 to 2012

     By now, I hope all you readers have successfully transitioned to 2012. The last of our Christmas guests left on yesterday. At times our house was a home for Barbies and once a Barbie tea room. At other times, it was "Apt 4G" for us and two teenage girls. Our biggest transition for 2011 was a new second bathroom just in time for Christmas guests. It will continue to be a blessing in 2012 and beyond.

     Mordecai had a big transition take place in his life too. He spent a great deal of the eleven months on his knees in sackcloth and ashes pleading for his people. Esther had come to realize the deep meaning of his mission and had been affected by his sincere humility before God. But now, she sees Mordecai standing. He is erect, trusting for a better transition for his people, for a greater reward. He has placed the next part of the mission squarely in Esther's hands. If she succeeds, Mordecai's reward will be salvation and safety for his people when the troublesome eleven months have passed. How will she do? Will the people see a greater reward at the end of the eleven months?

"Time is filled with swift transition,

Naught of earth unmoved can stand,

Build your hopes on things eternal,

Hold to God's unchanging hand.

When you journey is completed,

If to God you have been true,

Fair and bright the home in glory

Your enraptured soul will view."

Lyrics by Jennie Wilson

"You have a mighty arm;

Strong is your hand, and high is your right hand...

Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound.

They walk, O Lord, in the light of your countenance."

Psalms 89:13, 15