There is a protocol for entering into the presence of a king and Esther had a clear understanding of what to do. So what can we learn from her?

For us to fulfil God’s purpose for our lives, we need God’s help because we can’t do it on our own. It’s not by power or might.

Like Esther, we are where we are because God has a purpose for us to fulfil. We are there for such a time as this.

We all need to have people in our lives who at the right time will burst our bubble and bring us back to earth by being very honest with us when we need to hear the truth! Mordecai was that person for Esther.

Sackcloth and ashes were used in the Old Testament times by the Jews as a sign for mourning, repentance and heartfelt sorrow. It was a sign that something had gone terribly wrong! But what could possibly have gone wrong in Queen Esther’s perfect world?

It’s amazing how something very little can snowball into something so huge that it gets out of control! That’s why we need to pray for God to keep us from all evil.

The story of Esther comes with its own villain, Haman also known as the ‘enemy of the Jews’.

God brings different people into our lives for specific reasons and we must not take such relationships for granted. Can you identify the ‘Mordecais’ in your life?

God uses the weak and powerless to shame the mighty!

Our actions can have serious consequences so we need to be careful. Find out from King Xerxes and Queen Vashti!