Introduction: Esther 1-2The king of Persia put on a banquet; for 180 days he showed off the wealth of his kingdom. He ordered queen Vashti to be brought in to show off her beauty – but she refused. He asked his wise men for advice and they said to banish and replace her. A search for a new queen was launched.

Introduction: Esther 1-2The king of Persia put on a banquet; for 180 days he showed off the wealth of his kingdom. He ordered queen Vashti to be brought in to show off her beauty – but she refused. He asked his wise men for advice and they said to banish and replace her. A search for a new queen was launched.

How Can You Allow God To Use You?

Insights from Esther

Look Past Your Inabilities and Failings Esther was an orphan, a Jew and living in exile in a foreign land (Esther 2:5-7)

Look Past Your Inabilities and Failings Esther was an orphan, a Jew and living in exile in a foreign land (Esther 2:5-7)

Embrace a Period of Preparation Esther spent a year preparing - a time of personal transformation (Esther 2:9)

Embrace a Period of Preparation Esther spent a year preparing - a time of personal transformation (Esther 2:9)

Seek the Heart of the KingEsther wanted the king’s presence more than his presents (Esther 2:15)

Seek the Heart of the KingEsther wanted the king’s presence more than his presents (Esther 2:15)

Seek the Favour of GodEsther’s influence flowed from intimacy and her access came from her relationship with the king (Esther 2:9,17)

Seek the Favour of GodEsther’s influence flowed from intimacy and her access came from her relationship with the king (Esther 2:9,17)

Be Willing to Start with Small Tasks Esther’s reliability and motives were tested when she dealt with the assassination plot (Esther 2:22)

Be Willing to Start with Small Tasks Esther’s reliability and motives were tested when she dealt with the assassination plot (Esther 2:22)

Expect to Meet an Enemy As Esther stepped up to serve she met Haman who wanted to exterminate the Jews (Esther 3:8-9)

Expect to Meet an Enemy As Esther stepped up to serve she met Haman who wanted to exterminate the Jews (Esther 3:8-9)

Realise Your Design PotentialEsther knew she was divinely positioned for impact – to ask the king to save her people (Esther 4:14)

Realise Your Design PotentialEsther knew she was divinely positioned for impact – to ask the king to save her people (Esther 4:14)

Find Your sweet SpotEsther served at the intersection of her passion, abilities and a need she cared about (Esther 4:14-17)

Find Your sweet SpotEsther served at the intersection of her passion, abilities and a need she cared about (Esther 4:14-17)

Put Your Hand UpEsther did not wait for someone else to step forward – she volunteered before anyone else did (Esther 4:16)

Put Your Hand UpEsther did not wait for someone else to step forward – she volunteered before anyone else did (Esther 4:16)

Be Willing to Serve Even at Great Personal Cost Esther said: “I will go to the king…if I die, I die” (Esther 4:16)

Be Willing to Serve Even at Great Personal Cost Esther said: “I will go to the king…if I die, I die” (Esther 4:16)