Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!
Wow! What would you do at a time when you and your whole family could be eliminated?
Most of us know the book of Ester. Haman, an evil man who hated Mordecai and the Jews manipulated the king to pass a decree to annihilate all the Jews. King Xerxes was okay with this as he trusted Haman.
When Mordecai heard of the decree he was in despair, tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes and wailed in the hallways and streets. When Queen Ester heard of this she made contact with Mordacai.
He asked her to go before the King and ask for mercy. At first Ester was hesitant because anyone before the king who was not summoned could be put to death. Mordacai said she would die anyway if the decree remains. This is when Queen Ester gave the famous "If I perish, I perish".
Ester's response after communication with Mordacai was said in
Ester 4: 16 “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”
Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is doing the right thing despite the presence of fear.
Are you in a bad or fearful situation at this time? Maybe God is calling you to trust him. Be in obedience to God. Trusting and keeping our eyes focused on God will help us act courageously. Maybe it is sharing the gospel, talking to family members, being involved in your church, or whatever.
Just as Ester, will you be willing to say, "If I perish, I perish!". Thank you for reading today. Love y'all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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