An Upward Look
A Daily Devotional Observation from God's Word
June 26
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR TODAYAnd the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. (Esther 2:17)
Things happen for a reason. Through a series of incidents a young Jewish slave girl is promoted to queen. Little did Esther know when she was chosen by the king how God would use her later to save the Jewish nation from destruction and death. There are no accidents with God. If you are promoted, do not be lifted up with pride and think it was all your doings. Your talents, as well as beauty, are given to you from the Lord for a purpose. Today the Lord may put you in a position so you may influence the lives of others around you. Though you may not yet understand why, be yielded to the Lord today. ~
DAILY BIBLE READING: Esther 1-3