👑 The
Story of Esther — Courage and God’s Providence
Part One:
Esther Becomes Queen
In the palace of King Xerxes of Persia,
a new queen was needed.
Among the young women brought to the palace was Esther, a Jewish girl
raised by her cousin Mordecai.
Esther was beautiful and wise, yet she hid her
heritage, as Mordecai advised:
“Do not reveal that you are a Jew, for God may
have a plan for you here.”
The king noticed Esther, and she was chosen as
queen.
She gained favor in the palace, yet the fate of her people remained unknown.
Part Two:
Haman’s Plot
A proud man named Haman rose to power
and demanded that everyone bow to him.
Mordecai refused, for only God deserves worship.
Angered, Haman plotted:
“I will destroy all the Jews in the kingdom!”
The edict was sent out — a decree that would
bring death to Mordecai, Esther, and their people.
Part Three:
Esther’s Courage
Mordecai sent a message to Esther:
“Who knows whether you have come to the
kingdom for such a time as this?”
Esther was afraid — approaching the king
without being summoned could mean death.
Yet, she answered with faith:
“If I perish, I perish. I will go to the king
and plead for my people.”
She fasted and prayed for three days, seeking
God’s guidance.
Part Four:
Esther’s Intervention
Esther bravely went to King Xerxes.
“If it pleases the king, let my people live,”
she said.
The king, moved by her courage and wisdom,
promised to protect the Jews.
Haman’s plot was exposed, and he was punished.
Through Esther’s bravery and God’s unseen
hand, the Jews were saved.
Part Five:
The Festival of Purim
To celebrate God’s providence and deliverance,
the Jews established the festival of Purim.
They remembered the courage of Esther, the faith of Mordecai, and the
protection of God.
“Let this be a time of joy, feasting, and
giving thanks to the Lord.”
Epilogue:
Lessons from Esther
Esther teaches us:
- God
works through courage and faith, even in dangerous times.
- Our
identity in God is a source of strength.
- Prayer,
wisdom, and bravery can change the course of history.
- God’s
providence often works quietly behind the scenes, guiding events for His
purposes.
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