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Esther’s life hung in the balance as she waited in the inner court for the king’s reaction. She was ready, dressed in the royal robes, and prepared for whatever the outcome. Things appeared to be going her way with his words, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to the half of my kingdom.” (Esther 5:3) Without pause, at first glance of his queen, the king was offering Esther up to half his kingdom. This was her moment. She had a request

They were worlds apart. Palace gates created a physical separation between them, and a messenger was needed for communication. Mordecai lay in sackcloth, Esther dressed in royal garments. The queen, isolated behind the gates, had not even heard the news that was causing chaos in her kingdom – her husband had issued a decree to destroy her people! It was a decisive moment. Her secret identity as a Jew was at stake, and her life and the lives of her people were on the line. Wha