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With Love, Esther

Esther is one of the most inspirational Bible characters there is, and it doesn't hurt that she is female either. The story of Esther has it all: drama, plot twists, danger, huge risks, and a happy ending. It is also a historical account that is beautifully told and gives us some insight into the person of God and how He positions us to fulfill those purposes He had destined for us before we were born. The story of Esther is one of courage, divine timing, and love.


(Read two chapters of the Book of Esther every day to learn the story (if you aren't familiar with it), or to refresh your memory (to give you a better grasp of the story and what lessons we are highlighting here))


We hope that you are blessed by this series (which will run with one female Bible character - or two - a month), and don't forget to share on social media and leave comments. And, since it's the season of giving (love gives!), we will be giving out a few freebies!


So, let us begin!



Lesson #1: God Has a Plan for Our Lives


"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to the royal palace for such a tome as this." (Esther 4:14, NIV)


Esther was a young Jewish girl called Hadassah, who lived with her older cousin Mordecai. The Jews had been conquered, taken away from Jerusalem as captives, and lived in at least one of the 127 provinces that comprised King Ahasuerus' (or Xerxes; whichever is easiest for you to pronounce) empire. King Ahasuerus reigned over everything from India to Ethiopia, which made him great indeed, and in the 3rd year of his reign, he threw a party - banquet sounds more lavish, as this party lasted 180 days! And after this big party, a smaller, 7-day party was thrown for everyone who lived in Susa - the capital, since that's where the king lived - in the court of the palace's garden.


Now, we don't know why Queen Vashti did what she did: maybe she was tired of all the party planning and hobnobbing and what-not, but she refused to obey the king's summons when he sent for her. And so Vashti was out, and Esther was in.


Beautiful women were sought for and brought to Susa from all 127 provinces in Ahasuerus' kingdom. Just imagine it: how many women were there? But Esther got picked. People may call it luck; other's would get fancier with it and say happenstance; but Esther was made queen. And not long after, a series of fortunate and unfortunate events started to take place, and the real reason WHY Esther became queen was evident.



God is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. God loves His chosen people. And He knew and planned for Esther to be available and in position for a time such as the Jews found themselves in. But the beautiful thing about God is, He's given us free will. Yes, He has a plan and purpose for EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US, but it is still up to us to fulfill that purpose. And if we don't, someone else will. God's Word cannot come to earth and return to Him void, but MUST fulfill that which He sent it for (Isaiah 55:10-11).


It's safe to say that Esther made a very pretty and winsome package, and all of that was for a reason. And when that reason finally came to light, Esther had options.


Oh yes, she did.

She could have saved herself and left the Jews to their demise.

She could have saved herself and Mordecai and forgotten about the rest of Israel.

She could have decided that she was too afraid to do anything,and died with her people.


But she didn't. She decided to put herself in God's plan for her. She chose to be selfless and act, even though she was afraid. She decided to trust God, and have faith in her faith.


She chose love.



Lesson #2: We Are Given Divine Moments to Alter Circumstances


As believers, there are no such things as accidents or coincidences: only God-incidences.


Esther getting picked to go to the palace wasn't a coincidence. Her becoming queen wasn't just luck. And she fully stepped into her destiny when she agreed to go and see the king, on pain of death. As said earlier (and Mordecai made point-blank clear to her), if Esther hadn't gone to the king, God would have saved the Jews another way. Esther was afraid, but she prepared herself to do what was necessary, in spite of her fear. Once she had made that decision, she was ready.


God only uses those who are ready to roll: if you are not, He will use someone else.



Interactive Session

(These questions may sound tough and accusatory, but they are not accusations. Think about it, and answer as honestly as you can in the comments, or on our social media pages)


It is very easy to say that you would have done the same thing if you were in Esther's shoes.

  • How have you acted in the day-to-day events that happen around you?

  • What could you have changed that you didn't, because you felt it was none of your business?

  • What excuses have you given yourself and others to talk yourself out of your God-given purpose?

  • How have you let fear cheat you out of your destiny?

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