Esther’s story is often told as a tale of beauty and favor, but it’s really one of strategy, courage, and divine positioning. She wasn’t just a queen; she was a woman on assignment. When she was taken into the palace of King Xerxes, it might have seemed like a glamorous upgrade, but it was God setting her up for a purpose bigger than herself.
At a time when her people faced annihilation, Esther had a choice: remain silent and stay safe or risk everything to speak up. Encouraged by her cousin Mordecai, she stepped forward, famously declaring, “If I perish, I perish” (Esther 4:16). That wasn’t recklessness; it was faith. And because she moved with wisdom, fasting, and prayer, she didn’t just survive; she saved an entire nation.
Esther’s story reminds us that sometimes, God places us in rooms not for our comfort but to be a voice for others. Favor isn’t just about being chosen; it’s about what you do with the opportunity. She teaches us that true strength isn’t just about boldness; it’s about knowing when to act, when to wait, and when to trust God to handle the rest.
Her glow-up wasn’t about royalty, it was about purpose. And that’s what makes her story timeless. Like Esther, we are called to step into spaces with courage, knowing that we are exactly where we need to be for such a time as this. Esther 4:14.
The question is, will we have the courage to step up when it matters most?
