Esther 2
Daily Devotional from Esther 2--
Verse 20
“Esther had not made known her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had commanded her, for Esther obeyed Mordecai just as when she was brought up by him.”
I love the story of Esther and how God used her. I believe it was largely because of her willingness to listen. Mordecai plays a large role by speaking wisdom to Esther. Without his words and challenges to Esther, this story may not have looked the same. But Esther submitted herself to wisdom. She took delight in counselors. It may be easy to read into this story that Esther did everything alone.
However, just like in life, we aren’t intended to run alone, and running alone never turns out well. Be sure to listen to people who have been around, consider, and pray, and act upon the direction given to you. God speaks directly to us, but He also chooses to speak to us through others. The church is full of people who are wise and have lived full lives. Ask for guidance when you need it and listen when it is given.
Brendan League
Verse 20
“Esther had not made known her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had commanded her, for Esther obeyed Mordecai just as when she was brought up by him.”
I love the story of Esther and how God used her. I believe it was largely because of her willingness to listen. Mordecai plays a large role by speaking wisdom to Esther. Without his words and challenges to Esther, this story may not have looked the same. But Esther submitted herself to wisdom. She took delight in counselors. It may be easy to read into this story that Esther did everything alone.
However, just like in life, we aren’t intended to run alone, and running alone never turns out well. Be sure to listen to people who have been around, consider, and pray, and act upon the direction given to you. God speaks directly to us, but He also chooses to speak to us through others. The church is full of people who are wise and have lived full lives. Ask for guidance when you need it and listen when it is given.
Brendan League
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