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1. The Origin and Description of Purim
The celebration of Purim originated out of the decrees of Mordecai and
Queen Esther (Est. 9:29-32). It was a time when intervention arose through
desperate acts of prayer and fasting led by Queen Esther to over turn
the decree for the annihilation of the Jewish people inspired by Haman.
Haman's evil plot was revealed, the tables were turned and he was hung
on his own gallows. The events took place historically roughly between
483 to 471 B. C. According to the Jewish calendar, Purim is held in
the month of Adar, which usually falls in February or March. Moses was
born in Adar. It is also the month when the Jewish leader of the Maccabees
defeated the Syrians and the month when the orders were given to rebuild
the walls of Jerusalem preceding the reconstruction of the Temple and
first return of the Jewish people to Israel. Redemptively, the period
of time known as Adar has been a time when intervention comes out of
crisis. Although Purim was founded in biblical times, its observation
is not commanded by God as are the holy convocations mentioned in Leviticus
23. But the Holy Spirit is prophetically calling believers today to
participate in this special time of sacrifice in this generation.
2. Haman's Lineage Exposed
King Ahasuerus unfortunately promoted a man who eventually became one
of Israel's all-time worst enemies. His name was Haman, and he is described
as the "son of Hammedatha, the Agagite" (Est. 3:1).Haman's lineage is
significant to the history of Purim. He was a descendant of Agag, who
was a king of the Amalekites in the days of Saul and Samuel. Saul defeated
Agag but disobeyed the Lord by allowing him to live. The prophet Samuel
rebuked King Saul for his disobedience then "hewed Agag in pieces before
the Lord" (1 Sam. 15:33). Being an Amalekite, Agag was part of the group
of people who were long-term enemies of Israel. Because of their treatment
of the children of Israel in the days of Moses, God declared war on
Amalek "from generation to generation" (Ex. 17:16). In Jewish teaching,
Amalek is seen as the epitome of anti-Semitism. Haman therefore had
a heritage of enmity toward the Jewish people. As the book of Esther
unfolds, we see how Haman was used to exhibit this generational hatred
toward God's Chosen People. The problem is that this ancient, malevolent
spirit has plagued our planet throughout the generations. It has no
regard for human reason, logic, good intentions or mere religious pursuits.
This dark spirit of anti-Semitism-or what may be called "the spirit
of Haman," is on the loose once again.
3. The Mordecai Anointing - A Quote From Exodus
Cry Book
The Holy Spirit wants to inject the burden of the Lord for purposes
of God among the Jewish people into the global prayer movement, like
a nurse with a fully loaded needle. We need a potent injection of God's
heart into our heart! That is why God wants to raise up a Mordecai anointing
to prepare Esther for a time of intervention. We know what Esther accomplished,
but what was Mordecai's task? What was his divine assignment?
Mordecai's job was to raise up and prepare Esther
for her hour of influence before the king. Mordecai raised Esther as
his own daughter. He did not bow down or pay homage to Haman, who sought
the destruction of the Jews, but only worshipped the one true God. He
intercepted Haman's scheme of the enemy and revealed it with wisdom
to those in authority. He walked in prophetic counsel and instilled
courage into Esther. Esther, properly tutored and mentored by the counsel
of Mordecai, seized the moment through prayer and fasting. Esther was
anointed to intervene and stand in the gap, yet she had to walk in cooperation
with the preparation of Mordecai, the spiritual authority God had placed
in her life. God chose to work through Mordecai to alert Esther to her
destiny and timing of her intercessory acts on behalf of the Jews. God
is looking for modern day Mordecai's to prepare His people for such
a time as this!
4. The Esther Mandate - 12 Scriptural Points
The following 12 points are taken from chapters 2 - 5 of the book of
Esther.
Esther: 2:7 - She was adopted and raised by Mordecai
Esther 2:10 - She received instruction from his oversight
Esther 2:11 - Mordecai watched over her progress
Esther 2:19 - Mordecai sat at the King's Gate
Esther 2:20 - She remained under his authority
Esther 2:22 - The plot was revealed as they walked together
Esther 3:2 - Mordecai would not bow down to Haman
Esther 4:1 - Mordecai fasted, wept and mourned before all
Esther 4:4,5 - He refused false comfort and remained resolute
Esther 4:14 - The admonishment to accept the appointment
Esther 4:15, 16 - Her reply, "If I perish, I perish!"
Esther 5:2 - She thus obtained favor with the King
5. The Cry Continues to Arise
Every year I am calling on Christians to sacrifice our time, our comfort
and our agendas to undertake a three-day Esther Mandate Fast at Purim.
This spiritual investment of the Worldwide Prayer Movement in the global
body of Christ will not fail. It will bring about nothing less than
"God's will on earth as it is in heaven" for the Jewish people and the
nation of Israel.
Join me and thousands of others as we seek the
face of God once again as a bride prepared for her king. The days of
the Purim Esther Mandate Fast - The Cry - are March 5 - 7, 2004.
6. From the Desk of James(Jim) W. Goll
Michal Ann continues to recover well at home after her surgery. We are
pleased with her progress. She even drove the car for the first time
the other day! Thanks to all who have rallied with acts of kindness,
prayers and financial support. Visit our web site to read the letter
by Dr. Che Ahn of H. I. M. to contribute on line if you desire.
Please Help Michal Ann Goll through the Medical Relief Fund!
If the ministry of James and Michal Ann Goll and Team has blessed you,
please consider giving a financial contribution so that we may continue
to serve you and others. Checks can be made out to Ministry to the Nations
and sent to our office address or contributions may be made on line
as well. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law and a receipt for
your donation will be mailed to you. Thanks for your consideration.
Web Donations to James and Michal Ann Goll
7. The Sound of Heaven on Earth - March 18th
-20th, 2004
A Convergence of Worship & Intercession
March 18th-20th, 2004
Living Word Church, Nashville, TN
Speakers include
Mike Bickle, Dutch Sheets, Ray Hughes,
Jeff Deyo, Jim & Michal Ann Goll, Scott Brenner,
Alberto & Kimberly Rivera will be leading in worship . . .
This gathering will include an all night worship and intercession time
on Friday night into Saturday morning. The Lord gave me a visitation
in March of 2003 and instructed me that we were to host a strategic
event in the Greater Nashville, TN area in March of 2004. Prophet Bob
Jones spoke of new sounds of worship coming from Nashville, TN in 2004
in his Shepherd's Rod message this past fall. We believe this is a part
of that! See this as a national event for the body of Christ. Come labor
with us for the Sound of Heaven to be heard on Earth!
Registered people will receive a $50 coupon off our registration for
our Heart of David Correspondence School plus reserved seating for the
night meetings. Sign up on our web site or call 1-877-200-1604.
Register now!
8.James(Jim) W. Goll Itinerary
Ministry Schedule
February-March 2004
March 5 & 6
James Goll, Tammy Alsup, Linda Whitaker
Tennessee Strategic Prayer Network
Regional Intercessor Training and Mobilization Meeting
Fort Campbell Military Installation
1501 William C. Lee Rd. Exit 86 I-24
Access Gate 1
Fort Campbell, KY
March 9 - Tuesday Night 7:00p.m
Christ Triumphant Church
401 NE Chipman Rd.
Lee's Summit, MO
www.christtriumphant.org
816-524-6120
February 26-29
Firestorm 2004
Pastor Charles Stock
Life Center Ministries International
411 South 40th Street
Harrisburg, PA
717-232-9006
http://www.lcmi.org/
March 10-13
Israel Mandate Conference
James Goll, Mike Bickle
International House of Prayer
Kansas City
http://www.fotb.com/
March 14--Sunday 10:00a.m.
Harvest Fellowship Church
372 Southwest Highway 13
Warrensburg, MO
660-747-8164
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