For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Esther 4:14
Making decisions that could affect you between life and death seems impossible! Well, Queen Esther was caught in an unimaginable scenario that even the most courageous warrior would’ve had a difficult time making a decision on.
The King at the time put out a decree to put all the Jews to death, unbeknownst to him, his wife, Queen Esther, was a Jew as well. So when Mordecai, Esther’s cousin pleaded with her to make a plea for their lives to the King, Esther had to be strong and courageous in her faith during this tough time. Because not only was her life at stake, but all her family and all the Jewish community at that time.
I hope you and I never have to make a decision like this but if you and I do, prayer, along with fasting is what Esther encourages her people to do. Prayer is the key to hopelessness in tough times. We don’t know what the outcome may be but we will have “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7).
Drawing one of my favorite heroines is not a difficult task! Esther had a favor from God on her life that any lady would be blessed to have. She also displayed a courage that was supernatural. Her faith was strong and her obedience to the Lord was undeniable. With those traits, it is easy to see why she is of such importance. So when I decided upon this verse to Bible Art Journal, this is what happened!
Using a Sakura Jelly Roll black pen as the outline and PrismaColor pencils to fill it all in, made the task simple yet beautiful and graceful in creating Esther in a sea of bright colorful flowers!
I hope you enjoyed this page and are inspired to create a beautiful page with the subject of Esther in mind! Please feel free to comment below.
Blessings! Christa – Living Life as a Crafter!
Absolutely beautiful post and beautiful drawing! The story of Esther is one I always go back to when I need to lean on God for strength during a difficult situation. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your boldness to tell others about the heart of the Father. 💜 May the Lord continue to bless your blog!
Amen Eva! Thank you for the encouragement! Having faith in a crisis is key to our witness with others.
Beautiful! You are very talented!
Thank you Christen, that means a lot!
Esther is probably my favorite Bible character, so I love this post and your lovely artwork! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I agree with you Becca! Having a Godly woman to model after is key in our walk with the Lord!
I love your statement about prayer being the key to hopelessness. It is a standby of fact.
Yes it is Betty! Having courage during our most desperate times is displayed through our faith, hope, and in prayer!
I absolutely love the story of Esther! Thanks for sharing your perspective with us.
Thank you Jennifer! I love how Esther demonstrates her absolute trust in the Lord!
Such a beautiful picture. Esther is one that should be studied for her obedience, favor and courage.
I so agree with you Elisabeth! Esther is one I aspire to for her absolute trust in the Lord!