Devotion:
Read Esther 4:9-17.
The Jews had only months to live. Queen Esther was challenged by her cousin, Mordecai, to go before the King and make an appeal for the lives of the Jews. Esther struggled with this challenge. Simply going before the king without being invited could result in her own death. After three days and nights of fasting, Esther figured out what she would do. She had a banquet worthy of the king prepared before she ever left her chamber. Dressing in her royal garments, she went before the king. Certainly, all those who watched the beautiful queen approach the king held their breath in anticipation. As she walked into the courts of the king, the most dramatic scene in the Book of Esther unfolded. King Xerxes extended his scepter to Esther, as a symbol that he would allow her into his presence. Esther found favor in his eyes.
We see that Esther had faced a difficult decision. Her decision making process included fasting, deliberating, and gathering a group of people to support her. Even though she was given guidance, the decision was hers alone.
What steps do you take to make the hard decisions of life? Consider this method for making decisions.
• Get direction from God.
• Deliberate alone and with others.
• Determine your options.
• Decide what you should do.
• Do the right thing.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer: God of Wisdom, guide me in all my decisions, great and small. Sharpen my understanding of the truths in your Word and give me discernment and wisdom to follow in the paths of righteousness. Help me to know your will and always do the things that please you. Amen.
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