Esther’s life was turned upside down when she was taken from her home and chosen to be queen in a foreign place. She never asked for the role she was given. She likely felt powerless and afraid, but God had a plan for her — a plan to help protect His people.
When the time came to act, Esther risked it all to speak up. This could have led to her death, but she chose courage over fear, trusting in God’s plan and purpose for both her life and the lives of His people.
College life can be overwhelming at times — new environment, people, pressures and uncertainty about the future. There have likely been times you’ve felt out of place, unsure of God’s plan for you or why He has you in your current situation. But like Esther, you’ve been placed here for a reason, one you likely won’t understand for a while. Your particular courage might look like standing up for a friend, sharing your faith or making a hard but right choice.
Esther didn’t know how it would all turn out. She decided to trust God and stepped forward in faith and God took control from there.