Esther‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

This week we have been sharing the story of Esther. This is the only book in the Bible that does not mention God. We invite you to look for God throughout the week. 

Mordecai empowered Esther by telling her that it was no accident that she was positioned in the King’s court during this time. He steps on my toes when he tells Esther that if she doesn’t act, God will call someone else to act. Esther’s response to initiate a fast, reminds us that we can rely on God to position us in our time of need. 

Where is God in today’s reading? Although God isn’t mentioned, He works through Esther to join others in a fast so that relief will come to the Jews. Will you give back to God this Thankful Thursday by allowing Him to use you? 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your goodness that follows me all the days of my life. I desire to be an Esther for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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