In ancient days a tale unfolds

of courage and mystery yet untold.

A young girl named Esther, fair and pure,

whose destiny the world through time would endure.

In Persia's land where kings reside,

a noble monarch ruled with pride,

King Ahasuerus, his name renowned.

Throughout the city his power remained profound.

Ignorant of God's sovereign hand, a queen he sought from all the land.

Maidens were chosen, their beauty inspected,

but Esther, a jewel of Jewish covenant, was soon selected.

Her origins hidden, her faith remained.

A Jewish orphan, but for this time divinely ordained,

under the care of Mordecai, this eaglet's wing got ready to fly.

The palace walls held splendour grand,

but dangers locked within like shifting sand.

Haman, the king's wicked advisor, crafted a plan one to despise her.

For Haman's wrath over the Jews, he plotted their destruction.

His decree aimed at their obstructions,

and throughout the land fear spread its wings,

as the faith of a people hung by strings.

Mordecai sent word to Esther beseeching,

to intercede for her people in his teaching,

and though scared and hesitant she heeded the call.

For such a time as this, she said, I was born,

I will go whether I stand or I fall.

In gathering strength she approached the throne,

risking her life to make the truth known.

In regal robes, she stood with grace, and the king's favour gently embraced.

Grant me your ear, O my Lord, I plea.

A terrible plot threatens my decree.

They are those who seek to bring us harm,

and in their shadows, we bear no charm.

With intrigue and suspense, the story unfolded,

as the king realized how he'd been moulded.

His love for Esther pierced through the night,

and the wicked Haman soon lost his might.

The tide had turned the chance to fight.

Esther's bravery shone so bright,

she pleaded for her people's decree,

saving them from Haman's deadly spree.

Bound by the law, a new decree inked.

To protect God's children, the king now linked.

Esther's triumph a lesson to see.

The power of faith and courage set free.

From orphaned God, queen of might,

Esther's tale shines with a radiant light.

A timeless story forever cherished,

of a heroine whose spirit never perished.

So let us remember this tale divine,

of faith, bravery, and love intertwined.

The story of Esther forever told,

for her legacy the world now behold.

Friends, this is a story of a diva that God used.

I mean, pretty in face and form,

and when the king called to meet maidens,

Esther says, I don't need makeup. I'll go just as I am.

Yet, she was the most beautiful and pretty lady in the room.

Now, this diva at first lost sight that she was put in that kingdom not for her own enjoyment, but to be used by God.

And God has a lot of divas today who have gotten so used to being high and mighty,

so successful, and so self-absorbed that he no longer can use them.

Ephesians chapter 2 verse 10 says that for we are God's masterpiece, and he has created us anew in Christ Jesus,

so we can do the good things he prepared for us long ago, long before.

So if you don't see where you are, and what you have, as an opportunity for God to show himself,

then you need to change your thinking and your operation.

You can be a star to your world,

you can be a star to the whole world,

but in God's eyes, you're blessed to be a blessing.

Have a blessed day friends!