We’ve just come through the Jewish holiday of Purim. Most Christians give no thought to Jewish holidays, which is sad because many of them are days of rememberance which tell the history of God’s chosen people.

Purim is the celebration of the Persian Jews’ deliverance from the wicked Haman. He had devised a plan to destroy all the Jews out of the land on a certain day. He had a gallows built which he planned to hang Esther’s adopted father, Mordecai, on because he refused to bow to him, but only to God. When Mordecai learned of the plan, he sent word to Queen Esther in the palace, and instructed her to go before the king. After some persuasion, and a period of prayer and fasting, Esther dared to go before King Ahasuerus without being summoned to plead for the lives of her people.

“Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.“ (Esther 4:15-16)

Esther won the king’s favor, and the Jews across Persia were given authority to fight back on the day Haman had chosen to wipe them out. For good measure, the king granted a second day to be certain they were avenged of their adversaries.

There was great celebration throughout the land. Oh, and Haman? He was hung on the gallows he had built to hang Mordecai on.

“So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.” (Esther 7:10)

Present Day

Every year for over 2,500 years, the Jewish people all over the world celebrate Purim, remembering their deliverance from the wicked Persian Haman’s plan of destruction.This year’s Purim celebrations on March 2nd through 3rd were a bit extra.

As it turns out, the same demonic prince of Persia who influenced Haman all those years ago has been planning the destruction of the Jewish people once again. Persia is modern day Iran, and the government of Iran has worked tirelessly to destroy the Jewish people for decades. For almost fifty years they have been very vocal and unapologetic in calling America the big satan, and Israel the little satan. Vowing time and again to wipe both nations off the face of the map.

The Iranian government has not ceased in its attacks of the Jewish people, and has continually used terrorists proxy groups to do their bidding, creating what is known as the “Ring of Fire” surrounding the nation.  I will point out here that Israel is a very small country, and without God’s protection, would indeed be wiped out.

Purim 2026

Regardless of whether we agree or disagree with the Israeli and American joint military action against Iran, it is very interesting to note that it was actively being carried out on Purim 2026. On the exact dates that Jewish people around the world were celebrating Purim, their government was fighting with the same geopolitical government from those 2,500 years ago. It is said that history repeats itself, and it does seem so in this respect.

I also find the following scriptures interesting as they seem to prophecy the downfall of the Iranian government, and the captivity of Elam (modern day Iran) being turned back to God. We know there are underground Christians works in Iran, who will hopefully be able to worship the One True Living God publicly soon.

The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying,

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.

For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith the Lord; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them:

And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the Lord.

But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the Lord.“ (Jeremiah 49:34-39)

Hope The Future

The terrorist regime that has controlled Iran for almost fifty years has greatly oppressed and tortured the wonderful people of this nation. I pray a new government will come into power that will allow these precious people to thrive -living, working, and worshipping in the Light of Truth.

Sadly, we know that at some point satan will once again reign over Iran because it (biblical Persia) is listed as one of the nations that will come against Israel at the Battle of Armageddon. Until then, however, we pray for the protection and peace of the citizens of Iran, and for many souls to come to know the Lord.

Warm Regards In Jesus’ Name,

-Pat