![]() ![]() What personal reflections do you have after reading this chapter? Understanding characters and their roles can shed light on the events in the story. Who are the key characters involved, and how do they contribute to the story? This question is designed to help you understand the broader narrative or teachings of the chapter. ![]() What is the main story or message of the chapter? In a separate journal answer any or all of these questions as you immerse yourself in the text: Spend time prayerfully considering this chapter. While you are there, maybe you could drop in a friendly message wishing others a blessed week, or share a prayer for the week ahead. Print off this week’s Bible verse at Time-Warp Wife.Ĭheck in on the community at: /groups/biblestudies. Watch this week’s video at Time-Warp Wife. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Trust Him and His divine plan for you, for He is a master strategist who positions you right where He needs you. Lastly, desire nothing more than God’s will for your life. You are undergoing a process of spiritual refinement, and every small act of faithfulness counts. Remember, you are not defined by your limitations but by God’s limitless power. (Galatians 6:9, NIV)Īs you step into a new week, I pray that the lessons from Esther chapter 2 will encourage and guide you. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. This teaches us that we should be faithful in all our duties, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem, for we serve a God who sees and rewards our faithfulness. As the story moves on, we’ll see that God uses this act of bravery in His grand design, leading to Mordecai’s timely elevation and the saving of the Jewish people. He may have been overlooked by human eyes when he saved King Xerxes, but he was not overlooked by God. When we humble ourselves and yield to God’s plan, He can use us powerfully for His glory.įinally, we learn from Mordecai’s example that every small act of faithfulness matters. Likewise, we should desire nothing more than God’s guidance and His will for our lives. Esther asked for nothing more than what Hegai, the king’s eunuch, suggested. Thirdly, we’re reminded of the importance of obedience and humility. It’s during these periods of trials and challenges that we grow spiritually, becoming vessels fit for the Master’s use. Like her, we are called to undergo a process of purification and refinement, as we’re led by the Holy Spirit. Secondly, Esther’s preparation to meet the king illustrates our own spiritual journey. He elevates the humble, qualifies the called, and uses the ordinary to achieve the extraordinary.īut God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. This chapter reminds us that our God is a God who sees beyond our limitations and has a divine plan for us. Like Esther, we may be in situations that seem insignificant, or we may be struggling with perceived inadequacies. Mordecai’s act of loyalty and courage goes unnoticed at this point, but as we dig into the subsequent chapters, we’ll discover how this ‘overlooked’ act of bravery forms the cornerstone for a remarkable twist in our story.įirstly, the unfolding story of Esther reminds us that we are not defined by our circumstances or our limitations. Mordecai, sitting at the gate, overhears this plot and reports it to Queen Esther, who in turn relays it to the king, thereby saving his life. ![]() There are no coincidences here, just divine orchestration.Īs we move into Chapter 2 we encounter a conspiracy to assassinate King Xerxes. The book of Esther is a testimony to that fact. God is a master strategist, isn’t He? He positions us right where He needs us, and equips us with just what we need.
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