The Adventure

Esther 4:13-17

13 he sent back this answer: "Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?"

15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 "Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish."

17 So Mordecai went away and carried out all of Esther's instructions.

Reflection of Bee:

When I accepted the challenge to help startup a particular organization I felt like Queen Esther felt. On the one hand I felt honored and was glad that I was highly esteemed, yet on the other hand, I was a little apprehensive if I could shoulder such a heavy responsibility.

Then what Mordecai said to Esther came to my mind, "And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" (v14). Yes, God has allowed me to learn so many things in my career to prepare me for this day, I felt. It's time to serve God by putting what I learnt to good use before my time runs out. So "if I perish, I perish" too. All I need is trust God's blessings will be upon the things I do for His purpose.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for encouraging me through the story of Esther. I want to commit my work, study, and life into Your hand. I pray that I can accomplish what You want me to do. May Your name be glorified in my life.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.