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ANSWER: Esther ( Esther is mentioned by this name, Hadassah, in Esther 2:7).
Esther 2:7 -"He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, the daughter of his uncle, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was lovely to look at, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter."
Note: The Name, "Hadassah" is a feminine form of the Hebrew word "hadas", meaning “myrtle,” a common perennial shrub with evergreen leaves and white, star-shaped flowers.
ENCOURAGING WORD:
Ability to Recognize
In the Old Testament, we learn of an ordinary woman named Esther who saw a need and met that need. Esther was a Jewish woman living in exile in Persia. Through God’s plan, she married King Xerxes and found herself in a unique position to help her people.
When the king agreed to the planned execution of the Jews within his kingdom, Esther was the only one who could possibly change his mind. God placed her in the right place at the right time. Her cousin, Mordecai, recognized this fact: “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14b).
What was Esther’s response to Mordecai’s plea for help? “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 maids 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’” (Esther 4:15-16).
Esther’s decision did not come easily. She hesitated. She wrestled with her fears over her own future. She knew she was putting her life on the line to approach the king. But in the end she knew what God was calling her to do, and she obeyed.
How often do we see a need, yet do nothing about it? We may feel pity or concern, yet we stand back and do nothing. We are unwilling to risk our comfort, our reputation, and our security. But like Esther, we cannot be that visionary person for God unless we are willing to risk everything for Him.
God has brought you to the Kingdom for such a time as this so that you may have His vision for your life. He wants you to make a difference in the lives of other people. He has given you your blessings, gifts, talents, resources, and connections for a reason.
Prayer: Our Loving Heavenly Father,
I want to be a visionary in Your Kingdom. Please show me the needs you have placed before me to meet by Your power and strength. Thank You for Your grace and Your provision for these needs. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray,
Amen."
Courtesy : Daily Dose Devotionals Team
ENCOURAGING WORD:
Ability to Recognize
In the Old Testament, we learn of an ordinary woman named Esther who saw a need and met that need. Esther was a Jewish woman living in exile in Persia. Through God’s plan, she married King Xerxes and found herself in a unique position to help her people.
When the king agreed to the planned execution of the Jews within his kingdom, Esther was the only one who could possibly change his mind. God placed her in the right place at the right time. Her cousin, Mordecai, recognized this fact: “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14b).
What was Esther’s response to Mordecai’s plea for help? “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 maids 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’” (Esther 4:15-16).
Esther’s decision did not come easily. She hesitated. She wrestled with her fears over her own future. She knew she was putting her life on the line to approach the king. But in the end she knew what God was calling her to do, and she obeyed.
How often do we see a need, yet do nothing about it? We may feel pity or concern, yet we stand back and do nothing. We are unwilling to risk our comfort, our reputation, and our security. But like Esther, we cannot be that visionary person for God unless we are willing to risk everything for Him.
God has brought you to the Kingdom for such a time as this so that you may have His vision for your life. He wants you to make a difference in the lives of other people. He has given you your blessings, gifts, talents, resources, and connections for a reason.
Prayer: Our Loving Heavenly Father,
I want to be a visionary in Your Kingdom. Please show me the needs you have placed before me to meet by Your power and strength. Thank You for Your grace and Your provision for these needs. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray,
Amen."
Courtesy : Daily Dose Devotionals Team
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