She Acted Unselfishly for Jehovah and His People - Conclusion

 Esther had to take on her young shoulders her share of very heavy burdens-such royal edicts involving war and execution. It could not have been easy. But Jehovah's will required that his people be protected from destruction; the nation of Israel was to produce the promised Messiah, the one source for all mankind! (Genesis 22:18) Servants of God today are delighted to know that when the Messiah, Jesus, came to earth, he forbade his followers from time forward to take part in physical warfare. -MATTHEW 26:52. 

Nonetheless, Christians do engage in spiritual warfare; Satan is ever more eager to destroy our faith in God. (Read 2 Corinthians 10:3, 4.) What a blessing to have Esther as an example! Like her, may we show faith by our wise and patient use of persuasion, by our courage, and by our unselfish willingness to stand up for God's people. 

Next time: Questions About Esther

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