#427 Esther 4

Against the backdrop of the massive Persian empire and a decree of destruction, Mordecai grapples with grief and how to encourage and challenge Esther to action without exposing her to Haman. Esther, a young queen, is then confronted with a terrifying reality: approach the king uninvited and risk death, or remain silent while her people perish. In this compelling passage, we find lessons about dealing with disaster, God’s sovereignty, the necessity of prayer, and the courage to take a stand no matter the cost. Series overview: Once upon a time—and I mean in God’s perfect time—a Jewish orphan girl named Esther became a Persian Queen. But, as many of you know, this book is less fairy tale and much more mystery—a book full of lessons about the mysteries of divine calling, evil and justice, finding courage to stand for truth, and understanding God’s eternal purposes in history and in our story. Though her husband claimed the title “king of kings,” Esther’s ultimate allegiance lay elsewhere—to the high King of the universe. In that sense, here’s the story and the lessons we should learn from Esther: the King’s Queen. Outline: Disaster Response The Dilemma The Decision Key Takeaways: How to dance with disaster. Who is your Esther? Our King came to us. Click Here to Watch on YouTubeThe post #427 Esther 4 first appeared on The Good Citizen Project.