There's Purpose in the Details

Esther is by far my favorite character of the Bible (aside from my Savior, of course.) There's something to be said for a woman who can fulfill her destiny with beauty and a banquet. I have read her story so many times, and still find new insights with each read.

Of course, Esther was not just beauty alone. She had a solid head on her shoulders. She respected the advice and wisdom of her cousin Mordecai, and she acknowledged the power and foresight of her God.

When the time came for Esther to fulfill her moment of destiny, her task seemed simple: Go and talk to the king and tell him not to have the Jews killed. Simple enough, right?

Yet Esther chose to fast for three days before she went forward with her task. Who knows what God shared with her during that fast?

Some things we do know: She did not present her request right in the king's throne room. She chose to have a banquet instead. She invited the very man that wanted her people killed as well. Once the banquet was in progress, she chose to postpone her question one more day.

Esther's spiritual eyes and ears were open. She knew exactly what was going on, and she went forward on purpose. Who can tell what was gained from having a banquet instead of just making her request? We can't know how it helped to postpone her question until the next day. As a result of her strategic actions, however, she was able to save the Jews from certain destruction and had her enemy destroyed at the same time.

You also may know exactly what you have to do in order to meet your moment of destiny. But take a cue from Esther, and take some time to get before God anyway. Allow Him to show you the details of what you may need to get in place before you move forward.

You may be thinking to make your request in the throne room, but God may want a banquet setting instead. You may want to only have the ones you love around you, but God may just have you invite the haters to make an open show of the enemy.

Our God is a God of order, and He always has your best interests in mind. Though you may know His final will for your life, take some time with God and make sure you go over the steps you must make to arrive there as well. He can direct you to a far better end than you could ever imagine.

Verse of the Day: He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him. Daniel 2:22