Last Thursday, when Biden rolled out the Jerusalem Declaration, and made other gestures and statements of "solidarity" with the Jewish people and with Israel, we posted a Special Alert capturing the news that day. That alert was published at 6:38 p.m.
Tonight, at sundown, we enter into the Jewish holiday of Purim … the Feast of Esther. Most likely, all of you know the full megillah (story) of Queen Esther, Mordechai, King Ahasuerus, and the wicked Haman.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. "
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;"
On that day only they marched around the city seven times. And the seventh time it happened, when the priests blew the trumpets, that Joshua said to the people: “Shout, for the Lord has given you the city!"
