It was a big night for Esther. She looked good, smelled good and was ready to approach the king. “Now…Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king's palace…When the king saw Queen Esther…she found favour in his sight and held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. Then Esther went near and touched the top of the sceptre”. Est 5:1. Dressing in royal robes was important the first night and every other time that she came to him. It wasn’t a “come as you are” type of thing. That robe was about beauty and about honouring and accessing the King. In ancient times, people nearest the King dressed up. When Pharaoh promoted Joseph, he gave him a title and a robe of welcome at the throne. Esther came dressed right, and she won favour and a victory!
Sometimes we take our garments off. Not intentionally, but maybe we are disappointed in God, perhaps when we fail, when we’re grieving. When we’re tired. We don’t dress with purpose nor linger at the Throne. Pretty soon, we stop stepping out. We don’t pray with boldness or expect miracles. The good news? God doesn’t shame us for taking off our garments. He wants our partnership and simply says, “Dress again.” He removes the filthy robes and restores the mantle. He not only dresses us for His presence, but He also dresses us with His presence.
Friend, you’re not disqualified by your disappointment. Put on your garment and expect some wins in the war. The sceptre of His favour is toward you. Ask boldly because you are dressed for the throne room. He is waiting for your requests and the lost are waiting for His deliverance..