Have you ever stretched a rubber band as far as it can go? That feeling of tension before it snaps — that’s what life feels like sometimes. We’re pulled in every direction. Responsibilities stack up. Decisions get heavier. And it feels like everything is hanging by a thread.
That’s where Esther finds herself in this passage. The tension is at a breaking point.
She wasn’t born into royalty. She was a young Jewish woman caught in a political beauty contest, chosen to be queen to one of the most volatile kings in history. When a decree is made to destroy her people, Esther stands at a crossroads. She can keep quiet and stay safe, or she can speak up and risk everything.
With the support of prayer and fasting, she chooses courage.
She walks into the throne room uninvited, which could have cost her life. But the king welcomes her. The golden scepter is extended. Breath is released. She lives.
But instead of making her big request right away, Esther invites the king and Haman to a banquet. And then, surprisingly, she invites them to another one. It looks like hesitation, but it’s actually wisdom. She knows her moment isn’t just about courage — it’s about timing. Esther was discerning. She knew God was doing something even in the waiting.
Between the first and second banquet, something happens that changes everything. The king can’t sleep. He reads old records. He’s reminded of Mordecai’s loyalty. God is working behind the scenes.
Esther’s story shows us that faith isn’t just about bold moves. It’s about patient trust. It’s about praying first and then stepping into God’s will, God’s way, and God’s timing.
So where is God calling you to step in?
Maybe it’s joining a LifeGroup, trusting God with your finances, committing to LifeBrook, or finally stepping into a role where you can serve others. Faith is not just belief. It’s action. But that action starts on your knees, in prayer, waiting for God’s green light.You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Like Esther, you just have to be willing.
God does His best work in the waiting.
And when the time comes, He gives you the strength to move.
