Finally Esther feels courageous enough to approach the king. She has been fasting in preparation and now feels ready to face him. When she's finally in front of him, she is so scared that she faints. But God moves the king's spirit to gentleness and he feels concerned for Esther.
Esther invites the king and Haman, the king's highest official who was plotting to kill the Jews, to a banquet. She is waiting for the proper time to inform the king about Haman's plan to kill the Jews. Here's a big lesson that we can learn from Esther. We need to wait for the proper time before we take on God's project. Maybe God has moved your heart to do something for Him. Don't just jump into it. Wait for His time. Remember Joseph? He spent many years in jail until God knew that the timing was right for him to fulfill God's plans. God will move in His time when we remain faithful and alert to His call.
During the banquet, when the time is right, Esther reveals her Jewish heritage to the king. She also reveals Haman's diabolical plot to destroy all her people as well as herself since she's a Jew. In a rage, the king orders for Haman to be hanged. The Jews were saved and granted protection throughout all the land. As the people celebrated God's deliverance, the Jewish festival of Purim was instituted. This annual festival commemorates God's salvation of the Jewish people.
Esther found favour with the king because of her humility. When we live a life pleasing to God, when we obey Him, we will find favour with God. God used the circumstances in Esther's life, to providentially work out His divine plan. He can do the same for us. We can trust that the Lord has a plan for us and He is in charge of every aspect of our life. We just need to wait for God's time.
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