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Her Hidden Names by Autumn Dickson Esther's story is one of courage. She is a remarkable woman who was placed in humble circumstances and rose to save her people. In a land that often looked down upon Jews, Esther's heritage should have prevented her from being able to save her people. And yet, she rose to prominence was guided by the hand of the Lord. Here is one verse that introduces Esther and sets the foundation for what I want to talk about. Esther 2:7 And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. In this verse, we learn that Esther's given Hebrew name was “Hadassah.” In an effort to protect her, her name was changed to “Esther,” a Persian name. Jews were often looked down upon, discredited, and hated. Having a Persian name would have protected Esther from some of the prejudice she would face in court. There is beautiful significance in the fact that Esther changed her name. “Hadassah” means “myrtle.” The myrtle was a fragrant, humble evergreen plant often symbolizing righteousness, peace, beauty, or God's people in biblical imagery. Esther was many of these things, and she rose to represent all of her people. The name “Esther” was also significant. Its Persian roots connect it to the word “star” which she certainly rose to be. Interestingly enough, the name “Esther” also has Hebrew roots, but those Hebrew roots mean “hidden.” Esther's names, with their many meanings, all tell her story very well. It also connects her back to Christ. Esther was placed in a position to save her people. So much of her identity was “hidden” so that she could fulfill her role to save her people. Had her true identity been known, she may have been barred from being queen due to prejudice. In the Old Testament, Christ is known as Jehovah, a latinized version of “YHWH.” This means, “I am.” It is a powerful statement of our Creator. It emphasizes self-existence, sovereignty, and eternal nature. When He comes to the earth, His name is revealed to Mary as “Jesus.” Jesus is the English version of Yeshua, which is a shortened version of Yehoshua. Yehoshua means “YHWH saves.” When Christ came to earth, He did so quietly. Much of His identity was hidden. It was so hidden that the people in Nazareth, who knew Him while He was growing up, rejected Him thoroughly. They were angry when He claimed divine authority and purpose, and they tried to kill Him. If He had come in all of His glory, would things have been different? How would they have felt about Him then? If He had come in all of His glory, He might not have been rejected and put in a position to save us. On a broader note than Nazareth, many of the Jews didn't recognize Him. They were looking for a powerful rebel who would throw off the Roman empire. They did not understand that Jesus was coming to save them in a more important way. Because He didn't come in all of the glory that was due to Him, He was betrayed and rejected. And though He didn't deserve it, we needed it. We needed His true identity to be rejected so that He would be able to fulfill His atonement on our behalf. His “hidden” identity placed Him in a position to save the entirety of the human family. Let's take it a step further. Esther's hidden identity placed her in a position to save her people, but it wasn't just her hidden identity. It was also her humility. Because of her docile and peaceful nature, the king really liked her. When she entered the throne room, the king extended his scepter towards her, sparing her life. Even after being spared, her humility continued. Rather than making a big fuss in the middle of court, she invited the king and Haman to a banquet. At the banquet, her request on behalf of her people was not widely viewed. This likewise ties her to Christ. When Christ saved the world, He did it quietly and without fanfare. As He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, He may have had an audience on the other side of the veil, but they were likewise hidden. His only companions fell asleep, and Christ accomplished His mission humbly. When it was all over, His success remained quiet as He was betrayed and taken to die. Not even His apostles seemed to understand just what He accomplished in that garden. Both Esther and Christ had identities that were hidden that placed them in a position to save. Both Esther and Christ did so quietly and humbly, and this likewise enabled them to fulfill their missions. What does this mean for us? Each of us has a mission given to us by the Lord. We made promises before we came here. The Lord can place us in the position we need to be in to set us up for our mission. Regardless of whether we are born as an exiled, lowly orphan or born in a stable, He has the power to place us exactly where we need to be. Though it is counterintuitive, sometimes it is the very humble circumstances we are given that enables us to fulfill our own personal missions. Christ utilized kings like Cyrus and Hezekiah to save His people, but He also used those in the humblest circumstances to save His people. None of your circumstances matter; those are easy enough for the Lord to manipulate. What truly matters is whether you're following the Savior. Your mission may be quiet and humble, but if that is the case, then you are in good company. We don't have to go over a loudspeaker to save His people. It doesn't have to look outwardly dramatic. It doesn't have to be filmed or livestreamed or hold a huge audience. We simply have to be willing to follow the Savior, and He will lead us to do good. I testify that we can learn about Christ when we study the scriptures. I testify that everything was set up perfectly for Him to save us, not just with the alignment of circumstances in the New Testament, but also in your own personal life. There is a Plan of Salvation at large, and it has been successfully won. There is also a Plan of Salvation for you, and through the power of God, the circumstances can align for Him to save you too. We can trust Him. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Esther – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

This week we are joined by Esther Dahmen and Juncal Marcellan, Cofounders of Kadira, a UAE based impact consulting firm who believe in business as a force for good to drive long term value, increase regenerative growth and foster innovation. In this episode we get into the detail about what becoming a B Corp means and how to use the BIA framework to use as an approach to your ESG strategy. Both Esther and Juncal enjoyed careers with corporate giants such as EY, Strategy&, Sony and L'Oreal before uniting on their mission to create impact in the region and help businesses balance their purpose with profit.Interest to learn more about how they can help your business then reach out to them here directly https://kadira.eco/Juncal Marcellan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juncal-marcellan/Ester Dahmen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/edahmen/This series is created in partnership between McCabe + Partners, a mission driven executive search and global talent advisory and REE a bespoke recycling software company that is tackling the waste problem at the source.Follow UsInstagram: reethinking_sustainabilityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ree-thinking-sustainability LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccabeandpartners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reecycle-app/ Our Hostshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benmccabe1/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaskaransingh-ree/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielashcroft/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther and Mordecai had the choice to be bitter or obedient. Both Esther and Mordecai have powerful testimonies in just the first three chapters of this amazing story! Bitterness or obedience, what do you choose? Listen as Crystal shares the lessons that are standing out to her in the first 3 chapters of Esther. Learn how you can get involved with the Renewed at the Well Bible Studies. Support the show

On the final episode of Season One of Bristlecone Firesides, Abbey and Madison are joined by Esther Meroño Baro and Luis Miranda. Both Esther and Luis are some of the best activists for environmental and social justice issues in the Utah/Salt Lake area. To close out a season of conversations about faith and reconnection with the Earth, we will end with a deep and robust discussion about how to utilize our faith on behalf of the world. Faith traditions around the globe begin with an affirmation of the inherent dignity and divinity of all beings and the Earth. How can we best practice our faith to live this affirmation into the real world? What are the parallels between the life of activism and a life of faith? Are they the same? Links: People's Energy Movement Mormon's Building Bridges Sanctuary Movement Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) The post 10: Radical Solidarity and Faith-Based Activism, Part 1 appeared first on Bristlecone Firesides.

I have taught many times on the story of Esther as have many, and have tended to focus on certain chapters, as in chapter 4, where she courageously makes the decision to go before the king, despite protocol stating that unless the king put forth his scepter, her death would be guaranteed. Esther made the decision to risk her life for the cause of her people and said those famous words, “If I perish, I perish!”  Both Esther and Mordecai received great favor because of their obedience to God. However, God began to highlight to me the process Esther went through before she was chosen to be Queen.

Both Esther and I have been feeling a little lost creatively lately, so we've got a new segment called, "Hey Mojo, Where'd Ya Go?". Can you relate? I bet you can.

The story of Queen Esther may have more to teach us than we realize. In this message, we discover why Vashti's story and background may hold the key to fully unlock the story of Esther. It was Martin Luther King who said "There comes a time when silence is betrayal." Both Esther and Vashti knew this personally. How do you know when your time has come to speak out? And once you know, what do you say?

Today on the Working Christian Mom Podcast, I chat with my friend and fellow multi-passionate entrepreneur Esther Littlefield. Esther is a pastor's wife, a mama and the host of The Christian Women Leadership Podcast where she women in leadership to lead well and with confidence. Esther never expected to become a pastor’s wife and in our conversation, she shares about her journey to finding safe people to confide in, what it’s like to be a Working Christian Mom pastor’s wife and how she got over the guilt about not being a stay at home mom. Two Big Takeaways from my conversation with Esther: We all need to find safe people to confide in. Esther and I both believe that we need close relationships with trusted friends. When Esther was experiencing marriage troubles, she couldn’t confide in just anyone at her church. She found safe people who she knew would keep her trust. We all need these people in our lives. And when someone trusts us with their hurts and worries, we need to hold sacred space with that instead of gossiping. If you’re seeking something and don’t see it out there, perhaps you’re being called to create it. Both Esther and I created spaces for women online through our podcasts because we were craving the community we were looking for. Esther also created a Bible Study at her church because she didn’t see what she was looking for. Often times, we have the tendency to stay on the sidelines, wait and wish someone else would just hurry up and create something for us. But often times, that stirring in  your heart is the Lord prompting YOU to start!   Links Mentioned [affiliate links] Create Your Laptop Life Tick Remover UMass Amherst Tick Service About Our Guest: Esther Littlefield is the writer at EstherLittlefield.com and host of The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast, where she encourages and equips women to embrace their God-given gifts, skills, and passions in order to lead with confidence. She is also the founder and CEO of Morningstar Media Services, a digital marketing agency which helps female entrepreneurs run and grow their businesses. Never satisfied to do just ONE thing, Esther stays busy as a pastor's wife, mom, leader, friend, and entrepreneur. Esther combines her background as a social worker, network marketer, and blogger to help others achieve their goals in their life and business. When she’s not running her agency, writing, or dreaming up a new idea, you can find Esther heading out for a hike with her family, sipping a cup of coffee, or enjoying the occasional Netflix binge. Connect with Esther: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest

Nicholas Garnett and Esther Martinez are a phenomenal storytelling duo and the editors and producers of Lip Service: True Stories Out Loud. Lip Service is a storytelling theatrical performance where people submit real life stories and get to read them in front of an audience. The Miami Book Fair adopted the program back in 2012 and since then Lip Service has gone on to partner with local organizations and put together events like Storypalooza - informal storytelling events where readers get feedback from a panel, and official Lip Service events with eight readers, each with eight minute stories. You'll hear us speak about the art of storytelling and the "high" readers experience after telling their stories. The topics always vary, but most times readers find themselves sharing secrets and life events that they've never been able to say out loud. Both Esther and Nic agree on the healing properties that sharing a story for others to hear can do for the heart and soul. Toward the end of this episode you'll hear a reading from Nic and Esther - please note these stories contain sensitive topics. @RoamFreeWrites @MeetThemMondays www.roamfreewrites.com

Neal looked at one of the books of the bible which has everything! It`s a story of power, drama, betrayal, intrigue, passion, murder , suspense, irony, poetic justice and finally a happy ending! We are talking about the book of Esther. If you have not read the book please read the story first – its only 10 chapters and will bless you so much! Neal paraphrased the story and we began to understand what a great story this is – God working in a powerful country through two people to bring rescue and salvation to his people! Although God is not actually mentioned anywhere in the book we can see that he is working all through the story and as Matthew Henry says “Though the name of God isn`t found in this book, the finger of God is, directing many minute events for the bringing about of his peoples deliverance” We looked at three things we learn from this story 1. God`s timing is always perfect – even though it may not seem like that to us! Esther was in place as the Queen for “such a time as this” (4vs 14) and even though everything was done at the 11th hour – God had provided the answers – he just needed Esther and Mordecai to trust him and see salvation come to all. God`s timing is not our timing and we have to learn to trust God even though time may be running out – His hand moves at the right time and this story should encourage us that he know what he is doing! As we seek to tell others about Jesus trust that this is a moment “ for such a time as this”!! You inviting someone to Alpha or telling them about Jesus is a moment that can change someone`s life for eternity! 2. God is in control – but it may not always be obvious! God does not always work in the foreground – often he works unseen in the background – but he in control and asks us to trust him – There are so many coincidences in the book of Esther – I would rather call them God moments – A good friend of mine used to say that a coincidence is when God does a miracle but decides to remain anonymous! God is in control and just look at the following…. The King divorces his wife Esther is chosen to be Queen Mordecai saves the Kings Life The King cannot sleep – Mordecai is saved Haman`s plot is foiled – the very day he is seeking to hang Mordecai ! 3. What God did for his people was amazing and a wonderful story of rescue and salvation – and yet he has done the same for us! Read Ephesians chapter 2 – It tells you where we were and where we are now in Christ – This is our story which we can get excited about every day! What does God promise? “Certe Cruce Salus” – Sure salvation through the cross!! Questions: A: We often struggle with God`s timing being perfect as we want answers now! How can we learn to trust God more and know that his timing is always perfect? B: When we cannot see God working in the foreground in our lives we often feel he is not working at all? Does this story help us to see that he is in control even though we cannot see all the answers? Pray for God Moments and coincidences this week and let`s see what God can do! C: God works in partnership with people and always has done as its about our relationship with God – he uses us to tell others about Christ – both verbally but also by the lives we lead – Both Esther and Mordecai did what was right in God`s eyes and refused to be bowed down by power, authority and evil – they retained their values and belief no matter what was thrown at them. Is this a challenge for us whatever our situation? This story illustrates what can be done by God when people listen, trust and have faith – I trust this will encourage us all! Have a great week and please pray for Alpha starting on the 21st September!