ESTHER

” And who knows that you have come to royal position for such a time as this ” Esther 4:14.
Esther’s beauty and character won the heart of the Persian king Xerxes and he made her his queen. Although she was queen, she was still not secure. But, cautiously and courageously Esther decided to risk her life by approaching the king on behalf of her people, the Jews. She made her plans carefully. The Jews were asked to fast and pray with her before she went to the king. Instead, by issuing her request directly, she invited him and Haman for a banquet. Then, she insisted on a second banquet. In the meantime, God was working behind the scenes and made Xerxes read the historical records. There, the king discovered that Mordecai had once saved his life. Xerxes lost no time in honoring Mordecai for that act. During the second banquet, Esther told the king about Haman’s plot against the Jews. Haman was doomed to face his death on the gallows, he had built for Mordecai. Esther’s risk confirmed that God was the source of her security. She combined courage with careful planning. She was open to advice and willing to act. she was more concerned for others than for her own security. From Esther’s life, we know that serving God often demands that we risk our own security. God has a purpose for the situations in which He places us.