If you could meet any biblical figure besides Jesus, who would it be and why?
The Bible is a tapestry woven with threads of fascinating characters, each with their own compelling stories and life lessons. If granted the opportunity to spend an evening in conversation with one, excluding Jesus, the choice is a difficult one. There are so many compelling figures! But for me, the choice would be **Esther**.
Esther’s story, recounted in the Book of Esther, is one of courage, resilience, and quiet strength in the face of overwhelming odds. She was a young Jewish woman thrust into the perilous world of the Persian royal court, a world rife with political intrigue and potential danger. Yet, she rose to become queen, ultimately using her position to save her people from annihilation.
An evening with Esther would be an opportunity to delve into her experiences: the challenges she faced adapting to a foreign culture, the internal conflict she must have experienced balancing her faith with her royal duties, and the immense burden of responsibility she bore as she secretly plotted to save her people. I would be fascinated to hear her reflections on faith, courage, and the difficult choices she had to make. Her story is a timeless testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of standing up for what you believe in, even when it means risking everything. A conversation with her would undoubtedly be enlightening and inspiring.