Good or bad, what we do in our lives will be uncovered. While you may be able to hide your deeds momentarily, the truth is always revealed in time. For like Haman, we will also reap what we sow.

Haman's entire being is poisoned by his inability to forgive. If you are holding onto a grudge, to a sense of unforgiveness, the best thing you can do is let it go. Freely forgive even if the person doesn't deserve it. Otherwise, you may find yourself going down a similar path to Haman, where one person poisons your entire being.

Esther's initial response to the problem was self-centered, which lead to fear. However, she decides to think of others and the dear turns into courage. Selfishness leads to fear, but selflessness leads to courage.

Every good story has a big problem and we find the big problem in the book of Esther in chapter three. What will happen now that the king has signed into law that all the Jews in country should be put to death? Will God use Esther to solve this massive problem?

In chapter two, Esther rises to power out of nowhere. However, she morally compromises herself in this process. We need to read further to find out what God is going to do with Queen Esther. Will he use this lady who morally compromised herself for his glory?

The book of Esther is unique in that it doesn't mention God directly...not once. The first chapter doesn't mention our protagonist, Esther, either. However, we can see God setting the stage for this amazing story and there are still important lessons to be learned and. The first is to control our appetite. Self-control is an essential fruit of the spirit for Christians and the first chapter of this book provides an example of its importance.

If you're in depression, don't assume God isn't near you. Seek out God, draw strength from his presence, draw comfort from his word. God isn't done with you, you have a mission and purpose to carry out for him.

Focus on what is important in this world; don't get so caught up on the little things. Our focus should be on God's kingdom and his righteousness. Anything that distracts us from this is garbage and we need to throw it out of our lives. What are you going to do with the precious time God has granted you?

There's going to be a great banquet one day where we will dine with Jesus himself. If we accept Christ's invitation to take part in this great feast, there are things we must lay down.