Esther 1-5: Esther is a book that does not ever mention God and yet He is all through it. From the selection of an adopted young girl raised to the pinnacle in the country her people had been taken captive to, the whole story reflects the sovereignty of God.
It is also about the faith of God’s people and the courage of a young woman who could have seen herself as a victim but instead realized God’s hand was on her and she was a victor. One of my favorite scriptures in Ruth is when faced with death and annihilation of her people her response is
Esther 4:16“Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.”
Such boldness and bravery did not come from this woman on her own. She knew through prayer and fasting to God she would do all she could do and He would do the rest. This my friend is that same “but if not” faith that the 3 Hebrew boys showed in Daniel when faced with being thrown into the fiery pit. It is the same strong faith shown by Daniel as he faced the lions. It is the kind of faith that would help the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. By faith Esther faced the possible death to bring life to her people.
My friend I don’t know what you face today but the same God that was with Esther is with you. His power is available to you! Pray, fast then step out in faith knowing that no matter what God has got you as well. Ask others to join you as you pray. Then be confident in the God who created all things for He is able to do as Ephesians 3 says more than you can dream or imagine according to His power.