How many times in life do we rush into a situation just to find out that if we had just waited and prepared our hearts things might have worked out differently.
We can learn from Esther here, She did not rush in and demand the king to reverse the decree, instead she sought direction from the Lord with those closest to her through prayer and fasting as she prepared for this dangerous mission.
Can you imagine how Esther felt at this moment as she prepares to go before king Ahasuerus? She has just spent three days and three nights fasting and praying for God’s help. You know she was crying out to the Lord as the Psalmist did in Psalm 27:11 “Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.”
She was asking the Lord to protect her as Psalm 33:20 “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.” And then as she prepares to approach king Ahasuerus she is comforted as Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Esther knew that God had covenanted with the Jews to deal with their enemies Gen 12:1-3 “Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of our country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
So with the God of Israel at her side she prepares to go before the king. Join me in our next post as we continue our study.