“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day; I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish.” (Esther 4:16 )
Esther stood firm, ready to face the king, determined to act even at the cost of her life because she knew her purpose. Though Goliath was formidable, David approached him with unwavering confidence and triumphed. “Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, spear, and shield; but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.” (1 Samuel 17:45).
It’s time to awaken from your slumber; don’t let your struggles intimidate you. How could God’s glory shine if David had fled from the Philistine? You must confront your battles to honour the Lord. Regardless of the pain, challenges, or storms you face, place your confidence in Christ. You will surely overcome. The power of God within us is unmatched. “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4).
By focusing on Christ, we can confidently tackle our challenges. God stands with us as a loving father who will never let us down. “Be strong and of a good courage; fear not, nor be afraid of them; for the LORD thy God, it is he that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” (Deuteronomy 31:6). Often, when faced with tough situations, we can feel hopeless, but God calls us to be courageous and have the utmost confidence and assurance that victory is ours. “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, nor be thou dismayed; for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9). Courage is a divine command accompanied by a promise; embrace courage and confront your challenges. The problems you face today will soon be behind you.
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“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day; I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish.” (Esther 4:16 )
Esther stood firm, ready to face the king, determined to act even at the cost of her life because she knew her purpose. Though Goliath was formidable, David approached him with unwavering confidence and triumphed. “Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, spear, and shield; but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.” (1 Samuel 17:45).
It’s time to awaken from your slumber; don’t let your struggles intimidate you. How could God’s glory shine if David had fled from the Philistine? You must confront your battles to honour the Lord. Regardless of the pain, challenges, or storms you face, place your confidence in Christ. You will surely overcome. The power of God within us is unmatched. “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4).
By focusing on Christ, we can confidently tackle our challenges. God stands with us as a loving father who will never let us down. “Be strong and of a good courage; fear not, nor be afraid of them; for the LORD thy God, it is he that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” (Deuteronomy 31:6). Often, when faced with tough situations, we can feel hopeless, but God calls us to be courageous and have the utmost confidence and assurance that victory is ours. “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, nor be thou dismayed; for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9). Courage is a divine command accompanied by a promise; embrace courage and confront your challenges. The problems you face today will soon be behind you.
