"Esther" - Part 3

Speaker: Dr. Joshua Smith Date: May 31, 2026 This message focuses on how God’s favor worked in Esther’s life and how He positioned her for a greater purpose. While Queen Vashti lost her position under a system based on performance and law, Esther experienced favor through God’s covenant, obedience, and divine calling. As an orphan living in exile, Esther found favor with those around her and ultimately became queen, not merely because of her beauty, but because God was preparing her for a kingdom assignment. When a crisis threatened the Jewish people, Esther was challenged to step into her purpose, leading her to courageously trust God, fast, and risk her life for others. The central lesson is that God’s favor is not just for personal blessing—it is often given to position us to fulfill His purposes and make a difference in the lives of others. To follow along with sermon notes, go to zoenotes.org. Subscribe to our channel to stream our latest services, view past services, and much more. Hit the 🛎 Notification Bell so that you never miss our most recent video. Access more content on our: Website: zoecenter.us Podcast: Apple and Spotify Podcasts - "Zoe Center Sermons" Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/73g7hXd... Follow all things Zoe on Social Media: Instagram:   / zoecenterus   Facebook:   / zoecenterus   To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://zoecenter.us/give “We Help People Change Their Lives for God’s Purpose”