I want to be Esther.......

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be Queen Esther?….She is my absolute favorite woman in the Bible!  As I study her life- what she went through – what she stood for- what she risked – I find her life both fascinating and powerful!

 

The story of Esther begins by telling us that she was an orphan.  Both parents died while she was still young.  It tells of her humility.  When she was summoned to go before the King – she had the choice of any jewels she wished to not only wear for the King, but those treasures would then become hers to keep!  Yet, she inquired about what would please the King, and humbly she wore just that.  She won favor…….Esther became Queen!

 

The Life of Queen Esther is not only a story given its own book of the bible, it is a story of how God used her to literally save the Jews…….Her life teaches us several important lessons…..

The first thing that Esther’s story teaches us is that there is a preparation time.
She allowed herself to be prepared for the task in front of her.  Did you know that she was being prepared with beauty treatments and special foods?  God's preparation time can sometimes be long and unsure to us (however, give me beauty treatments and special foods – my patients can exercise in that environment!) God’s plan during our preparation time is to refine our character.  He cannot use a woman in pride.

Queen Esther also shows us that we cannot do anything on our own.  We need the Favor of God in our life.  In this story, Esther found favor with the King. When you live a life that pleases God, by obeying His will you will find favor with Him. God will also give you favor with other people!

God’s timing is not our timing……Esther’s timing was right on. Maybe God has put it on your heart to do something for Him. Don't just jump into it but wait for his timing. Remain faithful!  God is not concerned with time- but timing!

And finally, Esther shows us that our past does not determine our future! Esther was an orphan. God still exalted her and used her. Ladies, your background does not determine what God can do with you. Your faith does!

I encourage you to study the book of Esther.  Put yourself within the story!  Let my brief description of her story give you an appetite for the 17^th book in the bible…….Esther!

 

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

                                                                                    Esther 4:14

 

POWERFUL!