Queen Esther: Following God's Plan for Our Lives

The article below on the life of Queen Esther was written by one of my daughters. Read, enjoy, and be blessed!!

Chizobam.

The Book of Esther

The book of Esther is unique because it is one of two books in the Bible that never mentions God’s name. And yet, to any reader, it is quite evident that God’s divine power is shown on every page. The book, in its entirety, is an account of God’s unfailing presence in our lives and how He orchestrates events to fulfill His promises. God has a perfect plan for our lives, and as such, no attempt to destroy the purpose of God can ever succeed when we follow His directions.

The book begins with Queen Vashti getting deposed, followed by a nationwide search for a new, young, and attractive queen for King Xerxes. Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai, is one of many women chosen to be a part of the king’s harem. However, Esther was set apart: she won the king’s favor and was installed as queen.

Queen Esther

After Esther is crowned as queen, her cousin, Mordecai, becomes involved in a power struggle with the grand vizier Haman because Mordecai refuses to bow to him. Mordecai’s resistance infuriates Haman to such a degree that he vows to kill not only Mordecai but the entire Jewish people. He hatches a plot and tricks the king into permitting him to do so.

Once Mordecai hears of this plot, he rushes to inform Queen Esther, begging her to use her position of power to change their fate in the book’s most famous verse:

“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 your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14

After hearing this, Esther resolves to do what she must to save her people, even if it could put her life at risk.

“I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.” Esther 4:16b

So, Queen Esther appears unsummoned before King Xerxes. In a stunning turn of events, not only does he not kill her, but he promises to grant her any request. In response, she asks for a simple dinner party. And during a second party, Esther reveals her identity as a Jew and accuses Haman of plotting to destroy her and her people. The king is enraged by this news and rushes to her defense. He executes Haman and gives the Jews permission to defend themselves from their enemies, which they do with great success. Through Esther, God delivers His people.

Lessons from Queen Esther

I believe that the most important message we as believers can learn from Esther is that God’s power is working in our lives, and it is far greater than any challenge we may face. God’s involvement manifests in every detail of the story. Only through Him could an obscure Jewish orphan be exalted to the highest position a woman could hold and be so highly regarded by the king.

So, irrespective of whatever challenge you are facing in your life, understand that the Almighty God is ordering and orchestrating every detail. You are His child, and as such, He is accomplishing His perfect will for your life. God is never surprised and is never late. Every facet of our lives He oversees for His eternal glory. His timing is providential, and through Him, the works of our hands are blessed.

Once we understand this, it becomes clear how imperative it is that we obey His commands, standing in courage even if they lead us down a path that seems dangerous or unpopular.

As we go about our lives, let’s remember that God’s directions are unfailing. He has mapped out every detail of our lives: our job is to follow His path.

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