He said, "Do not think to yourself that in the king's palace, you will escape any more than all the other Jews. For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:13-14 ESV).

This month, we will celebrate women and examine four very special women in God's Word. Sarah, Hannah, Rahab, and Esther.

Our heroin today is Esther!

I love Esther’s book! It is kind of like a rags-to-riches story, but Esther remains humble and

courageous throughout. As you read through her story, look for these lessons.

1. Courage in the Face of Adversity.

2. Faith and Trust in God.

3. Obedience and Submission to Authority.

4. Using Influence for Good.

5. Divine Timing and Purpose.

6. God’s Protection and Deliverance.

7. Humility and Selflessness.

8. Prayer and fasting.

9. Overcoming Fear.

10. Celebrating God’s Faithfulness.

When we align ourselves with God’s purposes and seek to honor Him in all we do, we can become instruments of His grace and instruments of change in the world. Like Esther, may we rise to the challenges before us, knowing that God is with us, guiding our steps, and using our lives to bring about His redemptive purposes in our time and generation.

Check out my character study about Esther!

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I have a new devotional for mothers as well. It is 21 days long and explores faith, love, patience, self-care, and more through the lens of motherhood. It is for all moms, the seasoned, the new mom, or somewhere in between; you will find encouragement, inspiration, and reflections as you navigate the beautiful and challenging world of motherhood.

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