“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:14 NIV
As we walk through the story of Esther, here at seven points to remember:
1. Our past does not dictate our future
“Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all the sideshow distractions. Watch your step and the road will stretch out smooth before you.”
Proverbs 4:25-26 MSG
2. God places mentors in our life to teach us wisdom
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- Esther was grieved over Mordecai being distraught.
3. Just because God is quiet does not mean He is silent
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
4. With God’s strength, we can step out in faith to face our fears
“My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:2 ESV
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives away, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.”
Psalm 46:1 ESV
5. We must trust that God’s timing is perfect
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 ESV
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”
Proverbs 27:1 ESV
“…and if I perish, I perish.”
Esther 4:16 ESV
6. We can make an impact for generations to come
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:14 NIV
7. Esther was obedient and blessed by her obedience
“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 28:1 ESV