Sunday, December 13, 2020

Esther 4:14

 I am sure that everyone reading this has read or has heard of this verse, with its key phrase (bolded) "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this

But how many have read on into the chapter regarding the outstanding bravery of this young lady?   Two verses later: "so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish."

She determined to do right.  Regardless of her opinion, reputation, consequence, even to her life.

We are living in times like these (has there every really been times when the Christian could coast?), times that try a man and determine who he is and whom he serves.

I am sure that some who read this (anyone?) would think I speak/write on the current US situation, but this spans decades.  My entire life.  

For A Time As This....  Do Right, until the stars fall.  Good advise.   js

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