For such a time as this
The Bible says, " For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Eph. 2:10* This resonates throughout the story of Esther. A young woman name Esther is collected with other ladies, to be put through a grooming process, and then given to the king; to see who he liked best--and she would then become his queen. Esther is chosen, out of all the others, and becomes queen; beginning a new season of life--but doesn't let people know her nationality. She is a Jew. An evil rises in the kingdom, and an old story takes place. Pride isn't placated, ego is violated, and retribution is threatened. Esther's uncle Mordecai won't honor the official Haman. Haman becomes furious, and decides that Mordecai and his whole people--the Jews--must die for this slight. Now, it's one thing to vent and talk like this--not a good thing--but, when you have the influence and power to f