Lesson 307: ESTHER: CASE STUDY IN VESSELS UNTO HONOUR – PART 2

INTRODUCTION:
In the Ist part of this series, as we studied what happened to Vashti the former queen of king ahaseurus, we saw how God wants the Christian to enjoy life to the full provided he puts God first all the time. We also saw the need to watch and pray constantly. In this second part, we are introduced to Esther proper. May God bless us richly as we study in Jesus Name. Amen.

1. THERE IS NO ROOM FOR A VACUUM IN NATURE PHYSICAL OR SPIRITUAL

When one queen fell, there was soon a suggestion for a replacement. This is because there is no room for a vacuum in nature Est. 2:1-18; Matt. 12:43-45, I Sam. 16:14; Ps. 51:11; John 1:11-12; Rom. 11:11-21; Eph. 2:5; Rom. 9:15; I Pet. 5:5; I Sam. 15:22; John 15:16; Jere. 1:4-5; Isa. 49:1; Ps. 75:5-7; Matt. 23:12; Acts 15:18. Esther found grace and favour with everyone because she was humble. Obedient and submissive Heb. 13:5-6. Consequently, God who always respects the humble and is a help of the helpless promoted her Ps. 46:1-3.

2. MANY ARE CALLED, FEW ARE CHOSEN

Many virgins were invited, but only one was chosen and the chosen one was the excellent one Matt. 20:16. However, God can turn a slave to a queen and give victory to whomsoever, pleases Him I Pet. 2:9; I Cor. 9:24. that is why those who remained vessels unto honour forever are those who remained obedient to God forever I Cor. 9:24; Ps. 113:7-8; Ecc. 9:11; Deut. 8:10-14; 17-20.

Further Readings: Rom. 9:16; James 4:6