Down Gilead Lane, Season 8 | Episode 2

WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING

Season Description

When things seem to be spinning out of your control, it can be hard to remember that God always has a plan-and we can trust Him no matter what! An important lesson the Morrisons will learn in this exciting season! If you don’t want to miss a thing with DGL–don’t forget to listen to the Special episode, “The Hope that Heals”. You’ll find a great new addition to the Morrison family!

Today’s Story

Is it true?  Can it be?  Monica Richter for Mayor?!  With no one opposing her, it seems she’s a shoe-in for the job.  Will this be the end of Coleraine as we know it, or will John Morrison take the advice of so many friends (not to mention his own family) and throw his hat in the ring?  And how will Tim learn the importance of doing SOMETHING when others do NOTHING?

 

How about you…

Have you ever noticed a need to do something good when no one else seems willing to do it?  Were you afraid to be the only one to do the right thing?

 

Check this out…

If you’re at all familiar with the Old Testament book of Esther, you know it’s all about doing the right thing when no one else is able to.  If you’ve never read it before, do yourself a favor and check it out sometime.  When you do, look for this verse that really summarizes the whole story (here’s a hint: it’s in the fourth chapter).  It’s something that the main character, Esther’s uncle Mordecai says to her…

 

And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?

 

See, the Jewish people were in jeopardy of being wiped out by the people of Persia and the only one who could do anything about it was a young Jewish girl named Esther who had been taken to be the wife of King Xerxes—the most powerful man in the world.  Because of her Uncle’s encouragement and prayers, Esther found the courage to expose the plot and save her people.  And because of his unique position as uncle to the queen, Mordecai was able to do HIS part too.  And God blessed him for it.  Look at how the book of Esther ends…

 

Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews.