How can we apply Esther's courage in our own spiritual battles today? A letter of peace and truth “And Mordecai sent letters to all the Jews in the one hundred twenty-seven provinces of King Ahasuerus—words of peace and truth—” (Esther 9:30) What Esther’s courage looked like • She risked death by stepping uninvited before the king (Esther 4:16). • She kept showing up: once was not enough; she hosted two banquets, pressed through fear, and spoke plainly (Esther 7:1-6). • She used her influence to secure lasting deliverance, sealing the victory with written words that could not be revoked (Esther 9:29-32). Why her courage matters for our battles • We face an enemy just as real (1 Peter 5:8-9). • Spiritual warfare often demands public, vocal stands—much like Esther’s plea before the throne (Ephesians 6:12-13). • The same Lord who wrote Esther’s story writes ours; Scripture records these events “for our instruction” (Romans 15:4). Living out Esther-style courage today 1. Approach the true throne • “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16). • Prayer is our first, not last, line of defense. 2. Speak the whole truth in love • Esther named the evil and identified Haman. • We call sin what Scripture calls it, while extending the gospel’s rescue (Ephesians 4:15). 3. Stand in solidarity • Mordecai’s letters unified scattered Jews; we guard and encourage one another (Hebrews 10:24-25). 4. Act even when fear lingers • Courage is obedience in the presence of fear, not its absence (Joshua 1:9). 5. Celebrate the victories God gives • Purim turned mourning to joy (Esther 9:22). • Testimony fuels fresh faith (Revelation 12:11). Promises that power courageous faith • 2 Timothy 1:7 — “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” • Psalm 27:1 — “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” • Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear, for I am with you.” • Ephesians 6:10-11 — “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God.” Carrying “words of peace and truth” Like Mordecai’s letter, our lives and lips are to deliver peace and truth. Every act of Spirit-empowered courage becomes a living epistle that points a fearful world to the King who rescues. |
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