Category: Esther
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Daily Devotion: Esther Reflection Questions
We’ve spent a little time reading Esther together this month, reading a chapter a day and then taking few days for reflection. Before we move on to our next book of the Bible, let’s take two more days to reflect just a bit more. I’ve prepared a few questions to help you think about what you’ve…
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Daily Devotion: Esther 10
Happy Wednesday! If you are reading with me, today our reading is pretty short: Esther 10. Although it is a quick one, still take the time to listen and talk to God about it.
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Daily Devotion: Esther 1
For the last month and a half we’ve read through the Proverbs together, one and a half times. I have really enjoyed taking in His wisdom each morning and listening to what God might be telling me. I hope you have also enjoyed the days in Proverbs and learned what He had in store for…
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SOAPing Esther–Working for the good of my people, whomever they are
I’ve been reading and SOAPing my way through Esther again. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter 10. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 10:3 Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he…
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SOAPing Esther– Remember what He has shown you
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter nine. If you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 9:28 These days should be remembered and observed in every generation by every family,…
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SOAPing Esther- Joy came from Esther’s and Mordecai’s discipline to listen
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter eight. If you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 8:16 For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and…
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SOAPing Esther- Keep your cool
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter seven. If you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 7:3 Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, O King…
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SOAP’ing Esther– What were they thinking?
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter six. If you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 6:11 So Haman got the robe and the horse. He robed Mordecai, and led…
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SOAPing Esther– Seeking His guidance and setting the stage
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter five. If you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 5:8 If the king regards me with favor and if it pleases the king…
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SOAPing Esther– He prepared me for such a moment as this
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter four. If you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 4:14 For if you remain silent at his time, relief and deliverance for…
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SOAPing Esther– King Xerxes was not a nice man
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter three and if you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 3:11 “Keep the money,” the king said to Haman, “and do with…
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SOAPing Esther- Following those who have authority over me is a good thing
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter two and if you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: I chose two rather than just one today. Esther 2: 10 Esther…
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SOAPing Esther- He can use rash decisions for His purpose
I’m reading and SOAPing my way through Esther. Today I am sharing my SOAP response to chapter one and if you’re looking for a devotional guide or Bible reading plan, I’d love for you to join me. Here’s what stood out to me today: Scripture: Esther 1:19 Therefore, if it pleases the king, let him issue…
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Esther 9 SOAP Devotional
Today’s reading in Esther is Esther 9. I am sorry I was unable to post yesterday. I was traveling back home after visiting family in Ohio, so the day got away from me before I could post. Here is what grabbed me from today’s reading: Scripture: Esther 9: 31 to establish these days of Purim…
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Esther 7 SOAP
Today’s reading of Esther is Esther Chapter 7. I am sorry I was unable to post yesterday’s SOAP and reading. You can always access the reading schedule here. Here is what grabbed me this morning using SOAP: Scripture: Esther 7:3 “Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, O King, and if…