You have to know your worth and work it. March is the month set aside to celebrate women and the month the spring season is ushered in. It is the season to come out of hibernation, embrace the warmer weather, and begin to bloom like the flowers. Like the definition of spring, Queen Esther sprung forth and moved suddenly into position to make an impact and save her people. She had to come out of the comforts of the harem in the palace, compete for the position of queen, and later risk her life by going to see the king without being summoned to save her Jewish people (Esther 5:1). You, too, can be fearless, forward moving towards the blessings God has for you, and be full of faith that God favors you. The time is now for you to spring forth and exhibit Esther’s example by knowing your worth and not being afraid to walk in it. Flowing full force in God’s favor, moving forward in Him, and living a fearless life is exhibiting Esther’s example.
Favor was always evident for Queen Esther. Even in the loss of her parents, she was still able to experience the love of family in the father figure she had in her cousin, Mordecai. Mordecai, decided to take her in and raise her like his own (Esther 2:6). The chief eunuch, Hegai, who was in charge of the king’s harem, showed favor to Esther by ensuring she had the best of everything while in the harem (Esther 2:9) and also gave her specific instructions on what to bring with her when it was her time to see the king (Esther 2:15). Esther found favor in the king’s sight and he made her his queen (Esther 2:17). Queen Esther could have lost her life going to see the king unsolicited on her quest to save the Jews but the king welcomed her into his presence and was willing to grant her with the desires of her heart (Esther 5:2-3). Queen Esther had the opportunity to let him know her desires and the king graciously agreed. God is granting you His favor by holding out His royal scepter bidding you to come forward for such a time as this. Your King of Kings wants to favor you like Queen Esther so delight yourself in Him so He can give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4).
Queen Esther was fearless and took a risk. She had a plan to prohibit the plot set out against her and her fellow Jews that would destroy them (Esther 4:15-17). She was beautiful but had to be bold too. She told her people to fast along with her and her maids and she would go to the king to let him know about the evil plot proposed and said, “If I perish, I perish.” (Esther 4:16) Her deep decision of discipline demonstrated in the three day fast demolished her fear and helped her to find favor. She was able to let the king know about the plan to destroy her and her people by exposing Haman’s plot during the banquet she hosted for the king and Haman (Esther 7:1-8). Exhibit Esther’s example and be bold. Your King is willing to discredit and dismantle all decrees against you. You can rest assured that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Queen Esther had a forward moving mindset. She was willing to take action. As a result, she is responsible for saving the Jews and her actions are commemorated to this day with the annual two day Festival of Purim (Esther 9:20-31). Queen Esther made an impact that would be celebrated forever. Exhibit Esther’s example and make a remarkable move so that people will always remember you. Spring forth and use the gifts God has given you. You may not be able to have a whole holiday or celebration named in your honor but you can make a lasting impression like Queen Esther. Take your rightful place in the Kingdom and know that you are a part of a royal priesthood, a holy nation and a chosen generation (1 Peter 2:9). Exhibit Esther’s example by walking in your royalty as an heir and joint-heir with Jesus letting your light shine (Matthew 5:16) fearlessly, favored, and moving forward to impact the Kingdom for such a time as this!
