Devotional Reflections from the Bible
with Paulette Harper

Queen Esther: A Woman of Destiny & Purpose

“And the king loved Esther more than all the women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the maidens, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti”. Esther 2:17 AMP

“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance shall arise for the Jews from elsewhere, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?” Esther 4:14 AMP

Have you ever asked this question? Why am I here? What exactly am I suppose to be doing?

I believe we have all asked this question at one point in our lives. What is destiny? Destiny is those things that are inevitable, those things that will happen; purpose is something one intends to get or do; the object for which one exists. In this wonderful story of deliverance and restitution, Queen Esther finds herself for a moment forgetting about why she was put in this office. Although she was beautiful and obtained the King’s heart, her purpose for being chosen what not just to please the king. It was to bring deliverance for her and her people, the Jews.

Do you realize that God has put something wonderful in you! You are gifted and talented to do something that no one else has the qualification to do. There is greatness, success and potential that is waiting to emerge out of you. Like Queen Esther, she did not approach the King until she was fully prepared for Him. God has been preparing you for one of the greatest moments of your life. Are you ready?

You must understand that only you can know what your destiny and purpose is. Once you discover why you exist you will begin to move, occupy and possess that which has been waiting for your arrival. What is your passion? Is it writing, singing, becoming a president of a company, getting your degree? Whatever it is you can not allow distractions to come to detour you and get you off course.

I clearly understand why God allowed me to go through all that I experienced. Sometimes while going through difficulties, disappointments and trials we tend to lose our focus and vision. What I did discover was something more amazing. There were books in me that I did not know existed. God not only restored my life and made me whole but He anointed me to write. Just like Esther was prepared for her assignment, God has been doing the same thing for you.

As you meditate and reflect remember you are just like Queen Esther, a women of purpose and destiny regardless of all the pitfalls, stumbles and disappointments.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paulette Harper is an emerging Christian Author making her debut with her first inspirational book That Was Then, This Is Now, This Broken Vessel Restored, a compelling story of deception, heart-ache and ultimate victory. In 10 chapters she masterfully uncovers the hidden obstacles she faced as the “first lady” and how she eventually broke through those barriers.

A native of Pittsburg, CA, Paulette travels as an Inspirational speaker and licensed minister teaching people how to overcome life’s unexpected experiences by delivering a strong message of hope.

Beyond her writing ability she has a passion to lead people to a clear and precise understanding of how life challenges can become one’s ultimate source of victory by sharing solid, biblical principles that will enable people to find a way out of every trial so they can reach their God given potential.

For more information about Paulette and her new release “That Was Then, This Is Now” visit: www.bvministry.org.

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