Monday, November 16, 2020

ESTHER’S DECISION

 Esther 4:1-17 / Keywords 4:14

ESTHER’S DECISION

 

1. Mordecai tells Esther the news (1-11)

When Mordecai heard the news of the impending massacre, he mourned deeply.

He tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes. Every place the Jews heard

of the kings edict, there was much weeping and mourning. Esther didnt know

why Mordecai was in such distress, so she inquired of Mordecai through her

servant. Mordecai told Esther the whole thing, including how much money had

been offered by Haman for the destruction of all the Jews. He hoped Esther would

do something. But she was afraid to go to the king on fear of death.

 

2. Esthers decision of faith (12-17)

Mordecai didnt let Esther wallow in her fear. He reminded her that she was in

her position because God put her there. In fact, God may have put her there for

just this purpose- to go to the king to stop his edict from being carried out. If she

allowed her fear to win over her faith, even being queen wouldnt save her. She

would perish. Esther made a decision of faith. She asked the Jews to pray for her.

Then she went to the king, saying, If I perish, I perish. Esther sounds like Apostle

Paul.

 

Prayer Lord, raise up courageous, faithful people who fulfill your purpose in their

lives.

One Word Have courage to do the right thing

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