My take on Esther 1 - Day One the Esther Challenge

Esther 1

Amongst the celebrations and feasting an unusual request came from the King. He wished his Queen to leave as host of her female only party and attend his male centered feast to show case herself to them all.

Why is it unusual that a King wish to show off the beauty of his Queen?  According to Persian customs, his Queen would have been more secluded from the public than any other wives. His Queen was his treasure, for his eyes only. At that moment he had elected to be prideful and show off her beauty to the other men.  He was under the influence of alcohol, however that is no excuse for his undignified conduct. 

 

The Queen refused to entertain his idea maintaining her obedience to culture, custom, and God. She was maintaining honour. In effect she was saving face for her family by being disobedient to her husband.

The King was offended by this. Rather than seeing his own misdemeanour he became enraged with anger at the Queen. Upon consult with his counsel; He divorced her and proclaimed that all wives will give honour to their husbands. 

The effects of alcohol, pride and lack of foresight caused this reaction. It is up to the individual to determine who was right and who was wrong. The King for his request, or the Queen for her disobedience to the King? 

I think the Queen took on the correct approach knowing what was right for her and her God. With obedience to God first you can never go wrong.

Share your thoughts with me in the comments section. 

Prayer for Purpose

Lord,

I know you have been with me during this trying time. I know you are guiding my steps and molding me for my future. You removed me from the wrong path and came into my heart to renew my mind and spirit and forward me onto the path needed. 

You knew me before I was born and my life is yours. I am a humble servant looking for work. Seeking the opportunity to be used for my designed purpose. 

I love you Lord. You amaze me. My time here in the valley has been good, and I know you have provided for me and my faith remains that once this section of my journey expires you will provide for me two fold. That a place of employment and opportunity abound benefiting not only my family but also those in my company.

Lord I want and need your words to reassure me that all my needs will be met. I meditate daily and keep quiet to hear your voice. I long for your message.

 

Bless me O' Lord with anointing and divination.

By your power and the blood of Christ.

Amen.

Dear God, I place my humble needs before you: My need to meet my responsibilities in the world. My need to use my God-given talents and abilities. My need to fulfill my place here on earth.
I pray for Your guidance now to show me the way to the perfect opportunity to do what I love, to do what I can do well, and what will fulfill my needs mentally, spiritually, and financially. Help me to walk in faith as You show me the way!
Thank You, Lord. Amen!
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Dear God, I place my humble needs before you: My need to meet my responsibilities in the world. My need to use my God-given talents and abilities. My need to fulfill my place here on earth.
I pray for Your guidance now to show me the way to the perfect opportunity to do what I love, to do what I can do well, and what will fulfill my needs mentally, spiritually, and financially. Help me to walk in faith as You show me the way!
Thank You, Lord. Amen!
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Dear God, I place my humble needs before you: My need to meet my responsibilities in the world. My need to use my God-given talents and abilities. My need to fulfill my place here on earth.
I pray for Your guidance now to show me the way to the perfect opportunity to do what I love, to do what I can do well, and what will fulfill my needs mentally, spiritually, and financially. Help me to walk in faith as You show me the way!
Thank You, Lord. Amen!
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Dear God, I place my humble needs before you: My need to meet my responsibilities in the world. My need to use my God-given talents and abilities. My need to fulfill my place here on earth.
I pray for Your guidance now to show me the way to the perfect opportunity to do what I love, to do what I can do well, and what will fulfill my needs mentally, spiritually, and financially. Help me to walk in faith as You show me the way!
Thank You, Lord. Amen!
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