Once they pass the contest, champions get a crown. Esther's dream was that she became a queen. In our case, we might become smarter, wiser, or more discerning. When the crowns come after the testing, we move into a new level of authority. Often our anointing increases and our faith reaches for higher goals for the Kingdom of God.
Sacrifice is part of the walk of a champion. People who desire to make a difference in this world quickly discover their life is not their own. Opportunities come to make choices that either benefit society or benefit ourselves. Over the years in ministry, many times my husband and I have had to give things up for others to be helped. More than once we made choices to help others that required the loss of our own desires.
Esther discovered that championship required her having to surrender position, power, prestige, and future plans for herself. She had to choose the safety of her people over her own life. In the process of making such a choice, we discover what life really means to us. The Bible says that the person who lives to save his life will lose it anyway. (Matthew 16: 25)
It is better to surrender to the Lordship of Christ and let Him guide us in these decisions. Esther's position of privilege did not exempt her from God's requirements of her.
Champions face devils, mountains, obstacles, choices, and even their own heart. Just how far will you go to affect your world? Just how far are you willing to surrender? Some people will not surrender their time, money, information they carry, their heart, or their life. A true champion will surrender whatever God requires.
How do you see areas you have surrendered as bringing "championship" into your own life? I'd love to hear from you!
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