RELIEF
Today's reading: Esther 7-10

"Meanwhile, the other Jews throughout the king's provinces had gathered together to defend their lives. They gained relief from their enemies, killing seventy-five thousand of those who hated them. But they did not take any plunder." Esther 9:16 NLT

Relief-removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful or distressing.

Imagine not having 'Damocles' sword' hanging over you.

Or having the weight of condemnation, at every turn, lifted off your shoulders.

Or not having to dodge fiery darts.

Or not having to listening to the nagging words of your enemy.

Or not having a constant, on repeat, reminder of all your past failures.

Imagine having relief from your enemies.

We do.

Yes, as born again believers, our enemy has been defeated--but are we letting him know that?