Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Esther 2:1-11
by: Leota Stevens.
The story of Esther reveals the plan of God for a nation. Here we find all the elements of writing that support a tale of spectacular proportions: an orphaned beauty flowering into womanhood, deceit, loyalty, and courage. I doubt very much that Esther ever dreamed she would one day be brought into the palatial dwelling of the king, or that she would find favor there among so many other beautiful young women. Her heart must have beat like a hummingbird’s wings as she was carried off to a strange and intimidating new place. This was indeed the beginning of a faith-stretching experience.