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  THE JEWS HAD RULE OVER THEM THAT HATED THEM.
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: God will ultimately arise on behalf of His saints and grant
them authority over the nations, bringing a reversal of fortunes for
believers.

Topics: "The Great Commission", "Divine Justice"
Scripture References: Esther 9:1, Matthew 28:18, Revelation 3:9

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F.B. Meyer emphasizes the impending reversal of power where the current
rulers, who oppose God's people, will be overthrown. He draws parallels
between the historical plight of the Jews and the present struggles of
the Church, assuring that God will ultimately vindicate His saints.
Meyer highlights that while the enemies of the Jews faced destruction,
the Church is called to use its power for salvation and to spread the
Gospel, even amidst persecution. He reminds believers of Christ's
promise of authority and His constant presence as they fulfill the Great
Commission. The sermon encourages patience and faith in God's justice
and mercy.

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The Jews had rule over them that hated them. Esther ix. 1.

YES, my reader, a similar reversal awaits us in the near future! Now,
the god of this world and his followers bear rule over us, and work
their way with the servants of God. They butcher them like sheep, and
scatter the ashes of their homes to the winds; and sometimes it seems as
though God had forgotten to avenge the cause of his saints. But the hour
is coming when the Almighty will arise on our behalf; and to him who has
patiently kept his works unto the end, He will give authority over the
nations. Listen to these great words: "Behold, I give of the synagogue
of Satan, of them which say they are Jews, and they are not, but do lie;
behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to
know that I have loved thee." Words more applicable to the case of the
Jews in the days of Mordecai, and to the history of the Church, it would
be impossible to find.

But mark a notable distinction. In the case of the enemies of the Jewish
people, there was no quarter. Destruction and death were meted to those
who had breathed out persecution and slaughter. But in the case of
Christ and his Church, power is viewed only as an opportunity of
securing salvation and life. The Saviour said, after his resurrection,
"All power is given unto Me in heaven and on earth; go ye, therefore,
and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: and lo, I am with you
alway." And the Church says, as through suffering she passes to the
right hand of power, "Lay not this sin to their charge; but out of our
persecutors raise apostles to carry the Gospel to the confines of the
earth."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/the-jews-had-rule-over-them-that-hated-them/
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