Esther is a beautiful woman, queen of the land. However, her true beauty was not on the outside, but on the inside. She was a woman of character, depth and wisdom. God used her in an amazing way to accomplish his work. She is able to have access granted to the king, and he asks her what her petition is. Her response is for "her life to be saved, and for her people to be freed from slavery, destruction and annihilation." (7:3-4)
The king is well pleased with her request and asks who is the man that is causing all of these issues? Her response is "this vile Haman." Haman is then hung. I"m reminded that we too have access to the king and he hears our cry of help. He takes care of our enemies as he declares, "vengeance is mine" thus sayeth the Lord. We need not be fearful of what can destroy our body, only the one who is able to destroy our soul.
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