Esther is a book in God’s Word full of compelling characters, tough decisions, God’s favor, and ultimate deliverance. “Born For This,” sung by Mandisa, perfectly complements what we will read in this story.
The song helps the story come alive and will assist you as you meditate on it, consider what God will reveal about Himself, and how that revelation should change you!
In this episode, I discuss:
- The Story by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee
- The Story CD project
- The Book of Esther
- Esther’s ability to take wise advice
- Esther’s choice to fast and pray before acting and asking others to join her
- Esther’s willingness to step out alone and at great risk
- The heritage of Esther
- The moment of decision and stepping out
- Heidi Reiszner’s Bible Study on Esther
- Esther’s sense of timing and flawless execution of God’s plan
Enjoy the official lyric video below.
Additional Resources
- “The Story” by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee – Amazon Paid Link
- Lyrics
- Introduction to the Book of Esther
This Week’s Challenge
Read the Book of Esther. Consider the big story that God is revealing about Himself through the story. Then consider the historical context of the story. Then consider the overall meaning of the story. THEN ask how it should change you.
Key Questions:
- What does this story teach me about God?
- How does what I have learned about God change my view of myself?
- What should I do in response to this knowledge?
Consider journaling the answers to these questions this week.
