In the grand garden of God’s design, a rare and beautiful flower named Esther bloomed. Her petals gleamed with outward beauty, while her roots, nurtured by her faithful uncle Mordecai, grew deep in the soil of faith and wisdom. As the Scriptures tell us, “Esther was winning favor in the eyes of all who saw her” (Esther 2:15, ESV), yet her true beauty lay in her inner character, reflecting the truth that “charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised” (Proverbs 31:30, ESV).

This exquisite blossom, transplanted from the humble plot of her people to the opulent royal greenhouse, faced the harsh winds of adversity. When a poisonous plot threatened to wither her entire nation, Esther stood at the crossroads of destiny. Fear whispered like a chilling breeze, urging silence, but faith roared like a mighty storm, echoing Mordecai’s words: “Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14, ESV)

With courage watered by prayer and community, Esther blossomed into action, declaring, “If I perish, I perish” (Esther 4:16, ESV). Her brave stand bore fruit that saved a nation, proving that true beauty lies in courage and faith.

We, too, are planted in God’s garden, each with unique beauty and purpose. As Paul reminds us, “We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10, ESV).

Friend, you may not wear a crown of gold, but you are crowned with God’s purpose. Your home, workplace, and community are the soil where God has planted you. Will you, like Esther, allow your
inner beauty to shine in courage and faith when it matters most?