THE MAKING OF ROYALTY

Step 1: Start Where You Are--Read Esther 2:5-7. Esther was an orphaned exile living in a strange land as a ethnic minority. She had nothing going for her except her relative Mordecai and a great big God. What are you beginning today with?

 

Step 2: Look For an Opening--Read Esther 1:16-22. God was making a space for Esther to fill. It was bigger than her wildest dreams! God is making a space for you as well. Can you dream it?

 

Step 3: Meet the Qualifications--Read Esther 2:2-3. The king was looking for "beautiful young virgins"--so is our King, Jesus. You become one by surrendering and entrusting your life to Jesus. He make us all brand new--beautiful, young, and pure! Check out 2 Cor. 5:17 and then invite Jesus to recreate you today.

 

Step 4: Find Favor--Read Esther 2:8-10. Your destiny includes people that God will bring into your life in order to show you favor. These people will share with you the resources that you need to succeed. They will share wisdom, resources, and love. Begin to identify who some of these people might be.

 

Step 5: Prepare--Read Esther 2:12-15. It took more than a year of preparation for Esther to be ready to see the king. In the same way, God is patiently preparing you for the work ahead of you. Don't get in a hurry. Every day brings needed experiences that produce necessary growth for your future.

 

Step 6: Wear Your Crown--Esther 2:17. The day will come when the King will place a crown upon your head. Look forward to it--it is coming!