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In the rhythmic passage of time, we often look to the skies with anticipation. When scientists announce an upcoming comet or a solar eclipse, we mark our calendars, prepare our lenses, and wait with bated breath for the cosmic event to unfold. This sense of watchful expectancy is a fitting parallel for how we approach…
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God’s Victory will Prevail The Message from Mordecai: A Call to Purpose When Haman’s decree threatened the Jews, Mordecai sent word to Queen Esther via Hathak. He instructed her to enter the King’s presence to beg for mercy on behalf of her people. The Great Risk: The Law of the Court Esther sent back a…
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The Hidden Hand of God’s Salvation Susa’s Shadow, the Cross of Calvary The Hebrew name Esther shares a root with haster, meaning “to hide.” In the darkest moments of the exile, God’s face seemed hidden, yet as we look closer, we see His hand was everywhere. As the Song of Moses reminds us in Deuteronomy…
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Secrecy to Sovereignty: Trusting the Hand of God You Cannot See To understand Esther’s journey, we must first place ourselves in the position of a young person being taken to an unfamiliar, sprawling landscape—a place so grand it would make anyone feel insignificant. The Apadana: A Forest of Stone To grasp Esther’s courage, we must…
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The Weight of the “Yes” and the Shadow of the “No” For us to understand the deep faith of Esther and the exiled Israelites, who. The Weight of the “Yes” and the Shadow of the “No” For us to understand the deep faith of Esther and the exiled Israelites who headed directly into the storm,…
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As we continue our series, The Secret Strength of Private Faith, and move toward the Book of Esther, it is helpful to pause and reflect on the foundation we have built. Before we dive into her story, we find a perfect reflective anchor in Matthew 11:28-30. This series—From the Fall to the Rescue: Honoring the…
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Most of us can relate to the sting of shame or the isolation of being an “underdog.” Whether due to race, religion, gender, or disability, many have experienced the pain of being unwanted. We know the feeling of being stared at, whispered about, or even avoided—much like the wounded man in the Parable of the…