Esther A Woman For Such a Time as This Author:Charles R. Swindoll At first brush, the story of Esther appears to be simply a Cinderella tale of a young Jewish girl who finds favor with a king, becomeshis queen, and bravely speaks up at the right time to save her people from annihilation. It is all of this... but so much more! For this is as much a story of God's sovereignty as it is of the people He loves so m... more »uch.. The story of His omnipotent orchestration of human affaris for His glory and the good of His children. So, as you peer into the pages of Esther's life, marvel at the wonder of it. Then ponder Mordecai's words- "Who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?"- and imagine their implication for your own life.« less