COURAGE. It's a word we're all familiar with. We all think that we can have it down pat when we need to, but it definitely isn't that easy. When it comes time to step up to the plate you can't do it. When that happens, remember Esther.

She was placed by God to be Queen to King Xerxes for a reason. She had to step up and tell the King that the Jews were in trouble, when this could have gotten her killed. She asked God for the courage to get the job done. In the same way you have to ask God for the courage to get the job done. So ask God for the courage that you need , and remember how much God granted Esther.

For more on the story of Esther go to the book of Esther in the Bible.