In an age of burnout, pressure, and spiritual fatigue, a new book is inviting believers to rethink everything they know about warfare, strategy, and victory. Queen Esther: Spiritual Warfare from the Position of Rest by Dr. Rotimi Owoade takes one of the Bible’s most beloved narratives and reframes it as a masterclass in fighting without striving.

Instead of presenting spiritual warfare as constant struggle, noise, and exhaustion, the book walks readers through Esther’s journey as a model of quiet strength, divine timing, and deep inner rest. From obscurity to influence, from hiddenness to authority, Esther’s life becomes a framework for anyone who feels called to stand, lead, or intercede in difficult times.

The book follows a simple but confronting idea: warfare doesn’t always look like war. Sometimes it looks like stillness, restraint, fasting, wise timing, and obedience. Drawing from Scripture, Dr. Owoade explores how Esther “fought” not by pushing her way into outcomes, but by aligning with God’s unseen strategy.

Structured around Esther’s progression from “Chosen in Secret” to “Crowned for a Cause” and beyond, the book blends biblical exposition with practical action steps. Each chapter closes with reflection and application, making it useful not only for personal reading but also for small groups, prayer ministries, and leadership development settings.

Rather than offering quick fixes or formulaic methods, Queen Esther: Spiritual Warfare from the Position of Rest invites readers into a different posture:

to listen before reacting
to fast before deciding
to wait before pushing
to trust before seeing

The emphasis throughout is that genuine spiritual authority is calm, rooted, and anchored in identity, obedience, and trust in God’s providence.

Queen Esther: Spiritual Warfare from the Position of Rest encourages readers to see their own lives in Esther’s pattern: chosen in secret, prepared in obscurity, positioned by providence, and released at the right time.

About the Author

Dr. Rotimi Owoade is an author, dedicated preacher, and accomplished entrepreneur who integrates his extensive business acumen with spiritual teachings. A business transformation expert and management consultant with a background in Nigerian banking, he is currently the President of Honeybrook Investments Inc. and the successful owner of a large TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Dr. Owoade holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), a Master in Management (MiM), an MBA, and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering. Alongside his wife, Olufunke, he serves as a leader and preacher at the New Covenant Church in Winnipeg.