Daily Devo

Day 7: Chapter 7 The drama plays itself out here, with another feast. Haman, the king and Esther are all present. There are many banquets in the story, this being the most important. When she was preparing to be Queen,…

Day 6: Chapter 6 Things are looking bad, aren’t they? The king has, unwittingly, agreed to the destruction of the Jews. Esther has a plan, but will it work? A lot was at stake here. Remember, Israel is just a…

Day 5: Chapter 5 By now, Esther has been queen for many years. It’s easy to read books of the Bible and think these stories unfolded in the same time span that it takes for us to read them. But……

Day 4: Chapter 4 There are many contrasts in the book of Esther. As we said, Esther and Vashti are very different. Haman and Mordecai are also different. Look at how Mordecai reacts to the news that the Jews will…

Day 3: Chapter 3 Have you ever seen someone “unfairly” passed over for a promotion? Well, that’s what happens here. Haman is elevated by King Xerxes. He owes his life to Mordecai, but Haman gets the promotion. How will Mordecai…

Day 2: Chapter 2 Have you ever seen a beauty contest? Well, in a way, that’s what Esther was here. Xerxes seems very interested in finding a “beautiful young virgin” for his bride, and he gathers young women that interest…

Day 1: Chapter 1 Have you ever been listening to a presentation in which the speaker moves from facts to a personal story? Did you sit up, connect and revel in the story? Everyone likes a good story. Jesus knew…