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"It Takes Courage"

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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"IT TAKES COURAGE"

PROFILE: Esther CHARACTER TRAIT: Faith
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KEY WORD OF THE DAY

"When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish"
(Esther 4:16b)

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WHAT IS FAITH?

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WOULD YOU RISK YOUR LIFE

to save others?
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Esther 4:9-10

Hathach went back and reported to Esther what Mordecai had said.
Then she instructed him to say to Mordecai,

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Esther 4:11

All the king's officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that they be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter to them and spare their lives. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king.

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Esther 4:12-13

When Esther's words were reported to Modecai, he sent back this answer: "Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape."

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Esther 4:14-15

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but you and your royal position for such a time as this?

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Esther 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."

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IT'S ALWAYS A CHALLENGE TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST WRONG.

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WE NEED COURAGE

  • Be a part of the solution.
  • Take the dare/risk for success.
  • Trust God!
  • Stand up and be counted (even if you're alone).
  • Defend your faith in God & PRAY.
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THINK ABOUT IT

  • What's your motivation for wanting the best for others?
  • Think through your motivation for having a relationship with God.
  • What's your main request of the Lord at this time in your life?
  • Think and pray about it.
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LET'S CONNECT

Think of things you can do to overcome your fears.
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"Dear God, please forgive me for the times I haven't taken a stand when I saw a great injustice. Help me to remember that you are always on the side of right and to fight for those who do not have the strength or courage to fight for themselves. In Jesus' name, amen."

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