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Today’s Manna!
Scripture Passage: Esther 5:1-3
Esther 5:1-3 (NIV) reads, “On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter.”
In this passage, Esther takes a bold and dangerous step by approaching King Xerxes uninvited, an act that could have cost her life. But driven by her desire to save her people, she risks everything, trusting in God’s providence. The king’s favorable response, symbolized by his extending the golden scepter, signifies not just his favor but God’s intervention in Esther’s courageous act.
An inspiring example is found in the New Testament when Peter walked on water toward Jesus (Matthew 14:28-31). Like Esther, Peter took a step of faith into what seemed like an impossible situation. When Peter began to sink, Jesus intervened and saved him. Both Esther and Peter demonstrate the power of stepping out in faith, trusting that God will intervene.
In our lives, there are times when we need to take bold steps—whether it’s addressing a difficult situation, making a crucial decision, or standing up for what’s right. Like Esther, we can trust that God will intervene, changing hearts and circumstances in ways that only He can.
Prayer: Lord, grant us the courage to step out in faith, trusting in Your miraculous intervention. Just as You worked through Esther, work in our lives today, changing hearts and guiding our steps according to Your will. Amen.
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