Esther III
Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish. (Esther 4:16 ESV)
Resignation
I can imagine Esther making this pronouncement in a voice like Eeyore. Sad, resigned, expecting the worst, but not really caring.
But better, I can imagine Esther saying these words with hope.
She knows her God. She knows His character. She knows His power. She knows His reputation. She knows His history. She knows what He has ALWAYS done.
And so she knows what He WILL do.
Esther knows that God is lovingly in charge.
Esther knows that God is wisely in charge.
Esther knows that God is delightfully in charge.
EVEN IF things appear to go poorly, at first… if she perishes… things will be fantastic!
We know that, too.