“On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance.”
Esther 5:1
There is something awe-inspiring about the way Queen Esther left her doubts and insecurities behind and took up the mantle of advocate on behalf of her people. She gained favor in the eyes of her earthly king because she was favored in the eyes of her heavenly King. The God of her people was with her and was adorning her in profound wisdom.
Esther knew that King Xerxes loved fancy banquets and good wine. She knew he would not tolerate direct defiance (as with the previous queen, Vashti). But she also knew he could be easily swayed by persuasive advisors, like Haman. Esther patiently and carefully worked to undo the malevolence of Haman and rescue God’s people. Meanwhile, the only thing God’s people would see at that time were the gallows Haman constructed for Mordecai.
They would have to trust in God and His appointed advocate despite the terror they beheld with their eyes. So must we! We cannot comprehend the mind of our God or the timing of His salvation, but we trust in His care which has never failed us yet.
Esther knew that King Xerxes loved fancy banquets and good wine. She knew he would not tolerate direct defiance (as with the previous queen, Vashti). But she also knew he could be easily swayed by persuasive advisors, like Haman. Esther patiently and carefully worked to undo the malevolence of Haman and rescue God’s people. Meanwhile, the only thing God’s people would see at that time were the gallows Haman constructed for Mordecai.
They would have to trust in God and His appointed advocate despite the terror they beheld with their eyes. So must we! We cannot comprehend the mind of our God or the timing of His salvation, but we trust in His care which has never failed us yet.
Scripture Focus
Esther 5
Insight
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” (Psalm 27:14)
Bible In A Year
- 1 Samuel 28-29
- Psalm 134
- Galatians 5-6
