Esther 5:1-14 – Esther seized her God-given opportunity and used it with wisdom. When we obey His leading, we must act with diligence and discretion.
Setup
- Esther was a Jewish orphan who became the Persian queen, where Haman conspired to kill her people (1–3).
- Cousin Mordecai urged her to intercede, and she resolved to risk her life for their deliverance (4).
Situation
- Approach – Esther appeared regally before the king, and the king responded eagerly (5:1–3).
- Arrangement – Esther lavishly set a banquet and patiently staged the moment (5:4–8).
- Aggravation – Mordecai stood firmly in defiance, and Haman raged furiously in response (5:9–14).
Shadows
- God’s throne room strengthened Esther before she ever entered the earthly one.
- What seemed like Esther’s delay was actually God’s setup for something better.
Significance
- Start with prayer — Private prayer emboldens a public stand.
- Proceed with patience — Boldness includes knowing not just what to do but when to do it.
- Lead with diligence — God’s sovereignty never excuses our passivity; it should motivate our obedience.
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