Esther is going to approach the king and plead for her people, a very risky thing, even for her. So, she has asked Mordecai to get lots of people praying and fasting for her. Now, in chapter 5, we see that she received more favour than she expected. The king offered her anything, even up to half his kingdom! Esther might have asked for the deliverance of her people then and there, but she had a shrewd plan afoot. We will read how this unfolded in the next few days. The key thing to note at this point is how the prayers of God’s people paved the way forwards. It is a wonderful experience to pray and see God come through in response. The more you pray your way forward the more this can become the story of your life. God wants us to ask things of him all the time. He doesn’t get tired of you asking for help. He wants you to see his providence at work around your life every day. The pathway that God has set out for you, though it has been planned beforehand, gets cleared as you walk in it. You will look ahead at obstacles and feel that you have come to a dead end. It isn’t a dead end though; the road just hasn’t been cleared yet. God will clear the way ahead in response to your prayers. Praying the way forward is a way of keeping yourself connected with God along the way. The way forward for Esther and her people was cleared in response to prayer. It will be the same for you.
Pray for God to lead you through whatever obstacles you are facing.
Read Esther 5:1-8
