Chapter Sixteen/She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly

 Everything about King Ahasuerus bespoke his immense wealth and power. The royal garb of the Persian monarchs of those times reputedly cost the equivalent of hundreds of millions of dollars. Yet, Esther could see some warmth in her husband's eyes; in his own way, he did love her. He said "What do you have, O Esther the queen, and what is your request? To the half of the kingship-let it be given to you!" - ESTHER 5:3

Esther had already shown remarkable faith and courage; she had come before the king to protect her people from a plot to wipe them all out. So far, he had met with success, but greater challengers lay ahead. She had to convince this proud monarch that his most trusted adviser was a wicked man who had duped him into condemning Esther's people to death. How would she persuade him, and what can we learn from her faith?

Next time: Chapter Sixteen/She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly -She Wisely Chose "a Time to Speak" 

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