Esther stayed true to her purpose. On the second night, the king asked her for the third time: “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted.” (Est. 7:2)
If a king were to offer his queen half of his kingdom three times, what would have been the more reasonable, expected answer? How tempting – to be presented with half of the greatest kingdom in the world! Yet, Esther’s only goal was to save lives – her own and that of her people. She remained focused on her objective. What temptation distracts you from God’s purpose for you? How will you overcome this temptation to achieve your goal as a leader? Are you committed to your responsibility to help others? What will you do to show you are an “on-course” leader?
I might not be a queen, but as a wife, a mother, a sister, a friend, and a follower of Jesus, I, too, can make a difference. I distinguish myself with pride and in humility. I can influence other wives to honor their husbands. I can model to my daughters how to submit to their respective future husbands.
In submission, I hold a position of power to promote peace and harmony in the home. I am a woman of God – created to help my man and to love God and my neighbor as myself. God calls me to gently fulfill His purpose with wisdom, courage, commitment, and diligence in complete dependence on Him who reigns. After all, He is my true King.
