Esther 4:13-14  NASB   Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, “Do not imagine that you in the king’s palace can escape any more than all the Jews.  For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?”

We are probably all familiar with the second half of Esther 4:14, “for such a time as this.” But what about the first half of the verse? Mordecai wanted Esther to intervene to the King on behalf of the Jewish people, but Esther was unsure about putting her life at risk by approaching the King without being summoned. Mordecai had faith that the Jews would be delivered either way, so shouldn’t Esther have been eager to be the one to bring about their miracle? Queen Esther’s faith ultimately trumped her fear and she is remembered for saving her people.

I know there are many times my fear overcame my faith and I missed out on opportunities to serve God and share my faith. Don’t let that be you, let’s take action when God calls us, so He doesn’t have to ask someone else!

-Kevi 

  

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