9 “What is it, Esther?” he said. “I am your brother. Take heart. 10 You will not die, because our decree applies only to ordinary people. 11 Come, speak to me.” 12 He raised the golden scepter, touched her neck with it, then embraced her saying, “Speak to me.” 13 Esther spoke: “My lord, I saw you like an angel of God, and I trembled with fear before your majesty. 14 For you are admirable, my Lord, and your appearance is awesome although you are full of kindness.”
3 The king asked, “What is it, queen Esther? Tell me what you wish. Even if it is half of my kingdom, I will give it to you.”
---- my own,
Do not be afraid. Are you not espoused to Me? Am I not the Bridegroom of your soul? Do not fear to approach Me, for I have called you by your name. I know You, your name is carved on the palms of My hands. It was carved by the nails that pinned Me to the Cross for love of you. For you and for your salvation, I emptied Myself and poured My life into you. So once again I say to you, Do not tremble with fear even though your sins are like scarlet. Even though your sins are many, there can never be greater than My love for you.
Come to Me. Approach My throne of mercy with confidence. I AM here, I am waiting for you. I AM longing for you to tell Me everything that troubles you with childlike simplicity and confidence, certain that I will give you all that your heart longs for and so much more. es I AM God, yes, I AM the Son of the Living God, yes, I AM the ruler of the world, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, but I AM also the suffering Servant who filled a basin with water and washed the feet of My disciples. And you, too, I number among My followers. Come to Me, tell Me all. My ear is pressed to your lips. I give you My Breath so you may be filled with the life of My Spirit. All I have is gladly share with you. I have made you co-heir with Me to the Kingdom of My Father, so come boldly, speak confidently. for you have the ear of your King and God, who am the yes and the Amen of God, My Father and your Father as well.
