“For by the grace given to me I say to every one of you not to think more highly of yourself than you ought to think, but to think with sober discernment, as God has distributed to each of you a measure of faith.” Romans 12:3 Into the Text
“The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.“ Proverbs 16:13 Into the Text One of the key characteristics of a good leader is a love for truth. A righteous leader not only speaks the truth but also values hearing it.
“Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.” Proverbs 14:22 Into the Text Sin can have a sneaky way of snowballing in our lives, can’t it? It often starts with something small—a moment of pride, a hint of selfishness. For
“Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.“ Proverbs 25:11 Into the Text Our words hold incredible power. They can heal or hurt, build up or tear down. In today’s reading, we see Esther carefully choosing her words as she speaks to King
“The angel of the Lord camps around the Lord’s loyal followers and delivers them.” Psalm 34:7 Into the Text Even though God’s name is not mentioned in the book of Esther, His presence is unmistakable. After three days of fasting and prayer, Esther stepped into a moment that could
“I will instruct you and teach you about how you should live. I will advise as I look you in the eye.“ Psalm 32:8 Into the Text Before Esther made the courageous decision to approach the king, knowing it could cost her life, she did something profound. She paused.
“If you keep quiet at this time, liberation and protection for the Jews will appear from another source, while you and your father’s household perish. It may very well be that you have achieved royal status for such a time as this!” Esther 4:14 Into the Text God’s providence
“Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.“ Proverbs 20:28 Into the Text In Esther 4, we find Esther in a position of great tension. Mordecai urges her to go before the king and plead for the lives of her people. But
“The sacrifice God desires is a humble spirit – O God, a humble and repentant heart you will not reject.“ Psalm 51:17 Into the Text When the devastating news of the edict reached the Jewish people, their hearts were filled with sorrow. Imagine the fear and anguish they must
“Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.“ Proverbs 25:19 Into the Text King Ahasuerus was confident that Haman had his best interests at heart. He trusted Haman’s advice and sat down to drink with