Lessons from the Book of Esther
The book of Esther may not have God’s name stated directly, but
His involvement is felt in many ways throughout the story, especially when
Esther implored the people to seek help through fasting (4:15-16). Students of
the Bible know that fasting was done to draw closer to God and was accompanied by heartfelt
prayers (Daniel 9:3; Acts 14:23). Esther is clearly a story of God’s
intervention and deliverance.
Esther is also an inspiring story about a remarkable woman who
was willing to risk her life to save her people. She was a woman of principle
who was willing to put the lives of others ahead of even her own life. She was
an outstanding example of serving others even under the most stressful
circumstances. Jesus Christ said, “Greater love has no one than this, than to
lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13).
Most of the time our lives may be pretty routine, but all of us
have a few defining moments when we may be called on to put godly principle
above personal benefit. What will you do when you encounter those defining
moments in your life? What will you do when you face “such a time as this”?
Will you choose to do the right thing as opposed to what might give you some
personal benefit?
Esther shows all of us the way, and we can be inspired by her
example.
Be Salt and Light today and always!
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