She Wisely Chose "a Time to Speak" -Conclusion

 Esther thought not. Rather, she invited the king and Haman to come to second banquet, on the following day. (Esther 5:7, 8) Why did she delay? Remember, all of Esther's people were facing death by the king's decree. With so much at stake, Esther had to be sure that the time was right. So she waited, creating yet another opportunity to show her husband how highly she regarded him.

Patience is a rare and precious quality. Though distressed and eager to speak her mind, Esther waited patiently for the right moment. We can learn so much from her example, for all of us have likely seen wrongs that needed to be put right. If we seek to convince someone in authority to address a problem, we may need to imitate Esther and be patient. Proverbs 25:15 says: "By patience a commander is induced, and a mild tongue itself can break a bone." If we wait patiently for the right moment and speak mildly, as Esther did, even opposition as hard as bone can be broken. Did Esther's God, Jehovah,  bless her patience and wisdom? 

Next time: Chapter Sixteen/She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly - Patience Paves the Way for Justice

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