We have such a casual perception of royalty and dignitaries in our Western culture. We have been raised in a society where “men are equal.”
There have been many protests against racial injustice and for equal rights – but that’s not the subject I want to address today.
I want to talk about Queen Esther and the King of the Universe. In Esther’s day, you were not allowed to approach royalty unless you were summoned. If you did, you were immediately killed. So why is this important for us?
A quick backstory: Haman, a trusted advisor to King Xerxes, has convinced the King that all the Jewish people must be killed before they rise up and take the kingdom. No such threat is real. But the Queen, Esther, a Jew, so she called for a three-day fast to pray for her as she prepared to approach the king unsummoned. (No one is allowed to approach the king without being summoned; if they do, they are killed. (Ester 4:16)
On the third day, the Queen approaches the inner court of the palace, trembling. She is dressed in her finest royal clothes. She faces the King and prays he will extend the royal scepter, allowing her to live.
The King sees Queen Esther and extends the scepter. She steps forward and touches the tip. The king said to her, “What is on your mind, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even as much as half the kingdom will be given to you!” (Esther 5:3)
Today, Jesus is our royal scepter. Through Him, we are allowed to approach God in person. We no longer have to go through an earthly priest. Jesus is our very own High Priest!
Not only that, but Hebrew 4:15 says: For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.
This is so encouraging to me and to all followers of Jesus. Thank you, Jesus, for making a way for us to approach God with every request with boldness, praise, honor, and worship.
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