Vashti
Thank you
For the way
You sacrificed
Your crown
Refusing
To allow
Your God-given
Beauty
To be
Objectified
By the
King’s demand
For an appearance
To flaunt
You
Saying No
Found yourself
Outside
The palace walls
Without power
But empowered
You were
Ushered off
The stage
Unknowingly
Paving the way
For a simple Jew
To find herself
In your space
Wearing your crown
Not by her choice
But ultimately
Like you
Discovering her voice
Courageously
Saying No
To oppression while
Petitioning God’s rescue
For her people
Your strong voice
Served as her
Introduction
Her inspiration
But also
Her warning
Of the consequences
When a woman steps
Out of her place
If
I perish
I perish
Vashti
Thank you
For wearing
The crown
Until
It wasn’t yours
To wear
And in so doing
Forever carrying
The Crown of Courage
For the coronation
Of all women
Who discover
Their voice
For good
Gathering sisters
To your royal banquet
Singing together
For every soul
To Be Free
Since her family returned to the US six years ago, after 20 years of ministry in China, Jodie Pine has transitioned to a role of shepherding global women as they re-enter their passport countries. She has also pursued writing, speaking, soul care, and social justice. Her youngest son’s cancer journey last year created unexpected ways of connecting with Jesus’ suffering, marveling at the hope of His resurrection, and growing deeper in gratitude for the love and support of His Body here on earth.
Beautiful, I love the story of Ester. For me I did not focus on Vasti, but Ester only. Thank you for bringing Vasti story to life in my heart. Bless you. Teresa
So glad to know this resonated with you Teresa. Blessings to you too ❤️
Thank you for this, Jodie! It is beautiful and empowering and true!!
Robin, your words are a boost to my spirit today. Thank you 😊
I’ve always just brushed over Vashti – okay, she lost favor. God’s plan is perfect even when it is contrary to what we think is right or normal. I can now also give Vashti credit for her pivotal role in a major occurrence in the Bible. She also was “made for times such as this.” Thank you for clearing the picture.
Akayaya, I like the way you shared that: she also was born “for such a time as this.” Her role was a pivotal one. It’s good to honor her together today
WOW! thank you, Jodie, for sharing this empowering perspective through poetry.
Lzingo, thanks for reading and for sharing your encouraging words with me today.