DCLM Sincere Milk 26 September 2026 — Esther – A Defender Of The Faith
DCLM Sincere Milk 26 September 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Esther – A Defender Of The Faith
Topic: Esther – A Defender Of The Faith
Bible Reading: Esther 4:1-8,15,16 (KJV)
1Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)
3In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him:
4When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.
5And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king’s palace;
6Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble.
7And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
8And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man’s pleasure.
15What shall we do unto the queen Vashti according to law, because she hath not performed the commandment of the king Ahasuerus by the chamberlains?
16And Memucan answered before the king and the princes, Vashti the queen hath not done wrong to the king only, but also to all the princes, and to all the people that are in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus.
KEY VERSE: “Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.” Esther 4:16
Message
When Haman decided to wipe out a whole nation because of his hatred for one man – Mordecai and would stop at nothing to ensure that the wicked thought was passed into a decree which cannot be altered, then Esther, Mordecai and all the Jews knew they had to turn to the God of heaven for solution.
The fearful situation of total destruction made them seek the face of God in fasting and prayers for three consecutive days. Having obtained the victory on their knees, Esther went to see the king which was not in accordance with the custom. However, she obtained favour and was able to present her request with godly humility and wisdom.
The plan of wicked Haman failed while he paid dearly with his own life and the lives of his sons. God is still in the business of turning a seemingly hopeless situation around for the good of His children to show His supremacy over all things. All you need do is to trust Him.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Dear Lord, I trust in You. Let me not be ashamed and let not my enemies triumph over me.
FURTHER READING
Esther 2:1-18
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
