Last week, we discussed the mercy season, a necessary process of self-sacrifice involving the surrender of ego, attitude, impatience, and the need to control outcomes. This week, we transition into the phase of activation.

In Part 2 of our Esther series, we witness God’s unfolding of purpose. Instead of relying on performance or striving, God reveals purpose through surrender, hiddenness, and obedience. Esther didn’t actively pursue the throne; she didn’t attempt to use her beauty, charm, or emotional manipulation to shape her future. Instead, she was an untrained yet chosen individual who submitted to wise counsel, underwent silent processing, and was refined by trust.

During the four years of waiting, Esther couldn’t comprehend that God was preparing her for a pivotal moment that would alter her life forever. By the time her true assignment is revealed, she no longer seeks clarity; instead, she walks in divine boldness, declaring, “If I perish, I perish.”