Vashti-Esther chapters 1-3
Definition-"Beautiful Woman"
Vashti was a queen married to King Ahasuerus(Xerxes).He was king over land from India to Ethiopia.The King held an 187 day feast(180-for the people,7-for the servants)along with the feast came drinking,the King became drunk and then got the idea that he would show off his wife,his wife didn't like the idea very much and decided that she wouldn't go.Refusing the King was a very bold thing for Vashti to do.This made the King very mad causing him to punish her in public,he placed a decree that all wives would give honor to their husbands.the King divorced Vashti which not only lost her husband but also her wealth,but still Vashti was not ashamed for what she had done she stood up for her modesty and self respect.
Vashti went from being a queen to becoming a beggar,she went from honor to dishonor-but she preserved her dignity.Once the King sobered up he started missing Vashti and was sorry for the choices he had made!
Lessons we can learn from Vashti's story:
~Never drink,it may make you make a desicion you'll regret
~Stand up for what you know is right
~Choice's that you choose today will effect your tomorrow
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