According to many scholars, the book of Esther was written possibly by Mordecai or Ezra or Nehemiah around 470 B.C. Esther is one of only two women for whom books of the Bible are named. Her name means star. Interestingly, the name of God appears nowhere in this book. Yet the hand of the Lord is clearly seen throughout the book, directing the course of events to save His people.

In the Book of Esther we learn how God used a young woman to save her people from destruction. In this way God preserved His people so that they could return to the promised land and await the birth of the Savior of the world. This book records how the Feast of Purim, a feast which is still celebrated by Jews today, came to be observed.

Many Believers can relate to the way God worked in the Book of Esther, because it is similar to how He works among us today. While many of the Old Testament books demonstrate God’s power through a pillar of fire or various miracles through His servants, here He shows how He works silently through common believers as well. Today God works much the same way, silently through us as individuals. But the power and the result is the same. God continues to work through His people and bring about His will for His people, regardless of the current political situation at the time.

There are many lessons to be learned from the book of Esther.

Here’s a lesson I (Patti) learned.
Esth 4:14b
And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" 

Several years ago, this verse was brought to my attention and a thought was planted in my mind. No matter where we are or what the circumstances are, we must believe that God has placed us exactly where He wants us to be. And, we must be ever watchful for opportunities to make a difference. How about you, have you been placed in a position “for such a time as this?"

Remember, we have often made this statement - Never underestimate the power of ONE!