"So the king and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet. On this second occasion, while they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “Tell me what you want, Queen Esther. What is your request? I will give it to you, even if it is half the kingdom!” Queen Esther replied, “If I have found favor with the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my request, I ask that my life and the lives of my people will be spared." (Esther 7: 1-3, NLT)
In 2006, a movie was released entitled, "One Night with the King". It portrays the story of Queen Esther as she risked her life in order to save her people, the Jews. I want to share with you a footnote, giving you an overall theme of this book:
"In the book of Esther, we clearly see God at work in the lives of individuals and in the affairs of a nation. Even when it looks as if the world is in the hands of evil people, God is still in control, protecting those who are his. Although we may not understand everything happening around us, we must trust in God's protection and retain our integrity by doing what we know is right. Esther, who risked her life appearing before the king, became a hero. Mordecai, who was effectively condemned to death, rose to become the second highest ranking official in the nation. No matter how hopeless our condition, or how much we would like to give up, we need not despair. God is in control of our world."
(Life Application Bible)
The days of Purim are celebrated even today by the Jewish people. This annual celebration began as two days of feasting and giving gifts as a result of what Queen Esther and Mordecai were able to accomplish during their time. There may be something that you are now doing that will continue to live on, long after you are gone. Create a tradition---You, too, can leave a legacy!
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