Esther 2:1 - 18
One of the sub themes that appears in the book of Esther is that of power and powerlessness. In Xerxes need to find a new queen, we are shown the raw power of the king, that disrupts families, and the powerlessness of girls like Esther to stop him. Despite what appears to a massive power imbalance, by the end of the story, it is Esther who is the powerful one and Xerxes plays to her tune. What brings about this change? The unseen presence of God, who acts in ways that we can never expect.
The theme of power and powerlessness applies to our world today. What are those instances of injustice, and oppression that can leave you feeling despondent and believing that nothing will ever change? When we align with God he is able to work through us and bring about change the upsets the powers of injustice in this world.
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