"Crowning Of Esthers" || Part 2

Hey, Queens of Redeemed Nation! I'm so excited about sharing part 2 of this series. There's so much God has been saying to me concerning what He's about to birth through us. There's such an intense warfare that's in the atmosphere; you can literally feel and see it all around us. Esthers, your time is NOW!  Can't you feel that the earth is pulling on your anointing? Will you continue to ignore it? Or... Will you answer the call? 

Before I get into the meat of the matter... If you haven't read the first part of the series, please do so now and then return to this post; so you could understand where I'm going with this. 

We saw in the first part of this story, in the book of Esther, how God chose Esther to deliver His people. After being renamed and prepared for a year, Esther was ready for her "one night with the king". Esther didn't neglect the process and the different stages of preparation she had to go through before she could be QUEEN. In that season of preparation and becoming, God shaped Esther into the woman He has fashioned her to be. Have you been neglecting your process? Are you overwhelmed and pressured by what God has called you to do? Do you fear you'll mess up or you don't fit the description of someone God could use? If your answer to at least one of those questions is YES, you're not alone because I myself feel like that sometimes. But guess what? Your call may feel a bit heavy, but know you're graced to carry it! God has given you the strength and capacity to execute what He has placed on the inside of you! 

In the mouth of Esther, she held the sword of deliverance for her people and her family. After being dismissed by the king, to never be seen unless he calls for her, she was now faced with a decision that had so many consequences. Her answers would have caused the loss of lives or the sparing of lives; especially her uncle, Mordecai. Esther, being pressured with what to do, turned to the one who holds all the right answers, Jesus. She called for a 3-day prayer and fasting. She realized that this wasn't about her. This was so much more than her becoming queen. This is she fulfilling God's will on Earth. Esther was placed in a royal position to assist in the delivery of God’s divine plan. A deliverer is one who is positioned in prayer! Her uncle, Mordecai, made it clear in Esther 4:14 (NIV) that, "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?”. He showed Esther that she was replaceable and that's exactly what God is saying... If you won't go where He has appointed for you to go and won't do what He has called you to do, then He’ll raise up someone else in your place. God will do anything to save his people! We see it many times in the Bible.

Esther's weapon was literally her decision! For if she had remained silent, the blood of many would've been upon her shoulders. Whose 'blood' is on your shoulders because of your disobedience? Pause and think about that. Did you really stop just now to think? If not, there goes your disobedience again lol. 

Today, we see how many have raised their voices against the injustice of black people in America. They've come to the realization that this is more about their children, grandchildren, and the generations to come. Facing all of this is very new to me... Back home in Jamaica, I wasn't discriminated against for the color of my skin, so now living in a country where people will hate you because you're black is really scary. I'm glad and deeply privileged I get to witness and be a part of this fight against racial injustice! This is what Esther did, she fought against injustice for her people, the JEWS. She fought for equality and justice, and it was granted because of her obedience. Life is full of choices and we will have complicated situations. A friend of mine, my sweet sister Alyssa, made a post and it stuck with me. She said, "I feel we are strong when we can get to a place of content after a difficult decision". This is so true because we GROW in strength after we make risky decisions; for better or for worse. As Redeemers, these situations help to build our faith in God. 

Your story may not be the same as Esther, but it's very much alike. God might not have called you to deliver a nation, but He may have called you to deliver your family, your friends, your school, your community, your department/workplace, or even your church; from things that oppress them. Whether it be from poverty, teenage pregnancy, sickness, bitterness, domestic violence, gang-related activities, religious systems, whatever it is; God is calling you to dismantle these things so it won't pass unto your children, and your children's children and so forth. Baby girl, Esther did it scared. Therefore, my advice to you is, "Do It Afraid!!!!" 

Haman, the chief advisor of King Ahasuerus, had a plan to wipe out all Jews mainly because Mordecai refused to bow to him. But, God had a plan to restore the Jews. Where man plans, God laughs. Haman constructed a gallow for Mordecai to be hanged, but Haman ended up being the one hanged on that same gallow, and Mordecai took his place among the ministers of the palace. We all know by now that God's plans prevail. God overturned the plans of the enemy, and gave Esther and her people victory! With Jesus, we are guaranteed the victory! We serve an undefeated champion, the lion of Judah, who roars over the lives of His people!

Prayer

God, I put the women that will read this blog before You. Keep them pure and holy. Crown them in boldness and confidence to step out and be who You have called them to be. Strengthen those who have grown weary in the process. Let this blog bring healing, confirmation, and correction unto them!!! RAISE THEM UP LORD TO DO YOUR WORK! Stir the gifts that You've placed on the inside of them. Let the fire on their altars never burn out. Let every muzzle placed on their mouth by the enemy be fallen off! And finally, use them for Your glory! It's all for Your glory Lord. Amen!!

In the words of Apostle Dr. Matthew Stevenson III, "Great men and women are only born for the time they are needed the most. And, the only reason you're still here is because God is not finished. If this were all life had to offer, then you would have a reason to quit. BUT BECAUSE GOD IS NOT FINISHED, you have to press harder and see what tomorrow holds!”

This is the time that you're needed the most!!!

No matter how hard it gets, never drop your crown. Fix your crown QUEEN! You are NECESSARY! You are NEEDED for such a time as this! 

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