Esther 4:14 For if thou altogether holiest 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?
The day was approaching when all the Jews in the realm were to be killed. Esther was asked to go to the king and ask for a decree to stop the killing. Anyone who comes before the king uninvited could be immediately put to death, unless he holds out the scepter to him.
Esther risked her life by coming before the king. Her response was to do the following: 1) Calculate the cost. Her life was at stake; 2) Set priorities. The safety of the Jewish people more important than her own; 3) Prepare. She gathered support, prayed and fasted; 4) Determine a course of action. She contacted Mordecai and sought advice; 5) Move ahead boldly. She didn’t hesitate or second-guess what she needed to do. She went to the king uninvited.
Esther was called to this task for this purpose at this time. By her boldness to act in faith God was able to use her to prevent a disaster for God’s people. When we have the faith to know what to do and the courage to do it, God can use us to accomplish wonderful acts of salvation. With God, we can follow Esther’s example when we face a difficult situation by taking action with confidence.