Queen Vashti stands as a powerful example for women everywhere-a woman who dared to stand up for what she believed in, even in the face of great risk. When King Xerxes summoned her to parade her beauty before his guests, Queen Vashti refused. Her bold defiance was not an act of rebellion, but rather an assertion of dignity, self-respect, and moral conviction. She was unwilling to be silent about what she felt was wrong. Her voice echoed what so many women feel in moments when they are pressured, diminished, or objectified.

Queen Vashti's courage to say "no" came with consequences-she lost her crown-but she gained something far greater: a legacy of strength and integrity. Her actions remind us that sometimes standing for what is right may cost us position, popularity, or privilege. But when our conscience is aligned with righteousness, our stand becomes a seed for God's divine plan. I believe that both Queen Vashti and Queen Esther were part of God's greater narrative.

Queen Vashti's refusal made way for Esther's rise to become Queen. And yet, Queen Vashti's role should not be dismissed or diminished-it was necessary. She stood firm, and her boldness became a catalyst for change. She reminds us of that obedience to our inner convictions, guided by truth and justice, can have lasting impact. Today, we are living in a season where silence in the face of injustice is no longer an option. Like Queen Vashti, we must be bold enough to speak up for what is right-even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular. We must remember that we are covered by the blood of Jesus Christ, and that no weapon formed against us shall prosper.

Let us choose to be women who are unshaken by negative opinions, fear, or pressure. Let us stand firm in our faith, in truth, and in love-knowing that, like Queen Vashti, our courage may be the very spark that sets God's divine plan into motion.