Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Esther 4:1-3, 9-17
by: Leota Stevens.
For all the misgivings and fear that Esther experienced in this dangerous situation, she still had to make a choice. She was pretty much between a rock and a hard place: the preservation of herself or the preservation of her people. It was not an easy spot to be in for one so young and inexperienced in the ways of the world. She showed uncommon wisdom and devotion to God in rallying the people to pray and fast with her for direction. Corporate prayer and fasting are two very powerful tools for clarifying what actions to take and for building the resolve necessary to take those steps.