Sisterhood. Bobbie H. Esther

If we can stay the path, and fight the good fight, with confidence and truth, this will be our perfect ending. 

“I have fought the good (worthy, honorable, and noble) fight, I have finished the race, I have kept (firmly held) the faith." 2 Timothy‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭AMP‬‬

If we stay faithful to His path and calling, honouring Him in our everyday lives, then He is faithful to restore what the canker wood has stolen. 

Regret = One day; some day. 

Bobbie exhorts us to awaken, and live out the divine potential within us. 

Esther:  There was so much potential within her. In the bible we can see the feminine heart of God in her life. She lived beyond herself and lived for others.

Bobbie then asked: Do I have enough heritage to steer me into my reality? We may not have a praying family, or come from a line of Christians.  We may be the first one saved in our family [editor: as I am], BUT, we have access to a church family that can steer us in the right direction. 

Where does courage come from? We can be positioned if we abide in His House (heavenly and church), engraft the Word on our hearts, and participate in the community of Christ and beyond.

Legacy - is my world view to live beyond myself and live for others?

Esther was destined. She was a beautiful woman who embraced her destiny. Esther is a stunning example of purpose and justice, as a result of finding herself uniquely positioned in the Kings courts. She chose not to put her own comfort above that of her people, and thus found her destiny. She chose to stand up for those without voice. Prov 31. Step into the gap. For such a time as this.

Background of Esther. Bobbie then discussed, briefly, the background of Esther; noting, that her life wasn't as glamorous as we may imagine.  In all likelihood, as an orphan, she was human trafficked into the kings household, and her liberty was removed from her, while she prepared to be presented to the king as a potential wife.  She would have been brought to his chamber as a virgin so that he could take that from her, and then she would have been 'thrown away', BUT as the incumbent queen was removed, she then had the opportunity to become Queen.

When we realise we are chosen then destiny and favour come into play.  If we don't realise we are chosen by God, then we won't be in position, and our stance will not be right. 

Bobbie exhorts us to have; Wisdom, Guts and Prayer. 

She then noted that she had additional thoughts to her Colour message [editor: I will post my notes to those sessions (items 1-7) soon].   

8. Legacy never gets old. If Esther had chosen not to act, she would have taken care of herself, but at the end of her life would have had regret as she would have known she could have done more. But, she chose to put herself on the line for the generations that followed. 

Bobbie then expands on what it means for the girl with Legacy in her heart and eyes:

1.The girl with legacy in her heart and eyes has; a growing and tangible revelation of heaven. 

• The phrase; 'I can't see it, but I can feel it' resonates in her heart. 
• Jesus is closer than we know. 
• Without a sense of heaven above life feels shallow. 
• My life choices and decisions will matter. 
• Legacy begins wherever  it begins (and whenever you decide to act) and threads its way into the streets of heaven. 
• When we come out in the night it matters. 
• God marries the eternal with the everyday. 
• Jer 29:11. Every day is given with an eternal perspective/purpose. 
• Jer 29:5-6; v7 seek, the peace and welfare of our community.  Welfare = Health, happiness, fortune, comfort, safety, good, success, advantage. 

2. Gets the generational factor. Ps 145:1-7. Generation after generation is in awe of Your work.  We are a people who bless His name. God has marked us for something special. Share our faith and tell our stories. She recommends to read Hab 1 & 2 which is an end time prophecy. 

3. Is a chip off the old block. We are to be like the lovely shepherd King of Psalm 23. Our desire is to shepherd people. Guide them. In John 21 Peter is exhorted 3 times.  We are to be the proof of His love and to care for people. 

4. Presses on regardless. Like the reality of seasoned bravery, pressing on is not always romantic. Pressing on is a decision. We are to be fuelled by His love and determination. Disciplined to press on with a holy conviction.  Staying true to legacy. 

5. Battle is not optional. We have a spiritual enemy who is defeated, but not yet destroyed. In Christ he is defeated, but not destroyed. Until he is reminded he will continue to destroy. We are to stand on God's word and declare 'No!  In Jesus' name, you are defeated.' The enemy is defeated according to His word and Calvary.

6. Her heart is tethered to His. We are anchored to Him. Christ's love wraps itself around us

7. Realises that legacy is contagious. 

• "Neurones in the brain that fire together, wire together.": Dr Robi. 
• When we walk together, we sharpen one another; we make each other better by empowering one another.  
• Gather, equip, mobilise is essential = Message of Sisterhood. Beyond human marketing.
• We have stewardship of something, and then God breathes on it and it ignites and has more impact than we could ever hope or imagine. 
• Company of women consumed with bringing generations Home (heaven).

8. Assignment needs boldness. Esther chose boldness. We should decide to live a life that has 'no time to maintain regrets'.