Saddling Up Anyway
Posted by Dion Todd September 11th, 2024 1,205 Views 25 Comments
They told Esther's words to Mordecai. Then Mordecai asked them to return this answer to Esther: "Don't think to yourself that you will escape in the king's house any more than all the Jews. For if you remain silent now, then relief and deliverance will come to the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Who knows if you haven't come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Esther 4:12β14 WEB.
John Wayne once said, "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway." A young woman named Esther once faced a decision like that, which could have led to her execution. A law was passed in the land to exterminate all the Jews who were living in Persia, and she was Jewish.
Esther had hidden her family's true identity. She was safely living as the Queen in the royal palace when her uncle Mordecai asked to plead with the king for her people. Mordecai wanted Esther to try and obtain the king's mercy. But if Esther went into the king's chamber without first being summoned, there was an automatic death sentence unless the king chose to pardon her by extending his golden scepter.
When Esther hesitated to speak with the king, her uncle Mordecai told her that if she did not go, the Lord would send someone else, but she would miss out. Esther was just a young girl and scared, but she pulled herself together and said: "If I perish, I perish." After fasting and praying for three days and nights, she went in to meet the king and convinced him to spare her people. Ultimately, the one who came up with the evil plot, Haman, was exterminated. There is a Jewish holiday called "Purim" that commemorates the event.
It's easy to be strong when there is nothing to be afraid of, but our faith is tested in the furnace, like refined gold. Don't cower back from whatever you have to face today. You are here for a purpose, for such a time as this. If God is for you, who can stand against you? If you withdraw, God will send someone else, but you will miss out on what He has in store for you. So stand firm, and know that God is with you. You are well able to face whatever comes your way.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for bringing me to Your kingdom for such a time as this. It is no accident that I am living here today, and I know that You have a plan and a purpose for me. Please fulfill Your will in my life. Guide my steps and draw me into a deeper relationship with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
3 weeks ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for bringing me to Your kingdom for such a time as this. It is no accident that I am living here today, and I know that You have a plan and a purpose for me. Please fulfill Your will in my life. Guide my steps and draw me into a deeper relationship with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! I love the story of Queen Esther. She was very brave and followed God's will and also her uncle Mordacais words when he advised her.
Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Amen it's hard when put in a scary situation but as long as I step forward the Lord gives me the courage to continue to fight and has taught me to be a blessing to others along my journey,
Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
AMEN, Scott, one day with the Lord and one step at a time, GOD bless you!!! πππ€
Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
AMEN and so true!!! Oh Lord, please give us courage and perseverance to stand the test of time! You put us here "for such a time as this", not knowing years ago how the times would change, not knowing what we would have to face . . .But, thank you Lord, for calling us out, setting us aside, for saving us, for giving us hope, for giving us Your Peace amidst the many storms, and for Your affirmation that You are with us, in the name of Jesus, AMEN!!
Laura Manusa-silova commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Amen ππ«Άπ₯
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Heavenly Father Please Fulfill Your Will In My Life Amen Good Morning Everyone π
Cathy Webb commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Lord, guide my steps and draw me into a deeper relationship with You. Amen
Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Amen β€οΈ ποΈ
Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Amen π!! Amen π!! Amen π!!
David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Amen. Restore me Lord so I can be used by You.
Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Yes Lord Jesus, Amen πππ
John Petchonka commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Many Thanks to all of you for your support, thoughts, and Prayers. God Bless each and everyone of you. Amen
Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
We pray for strength to do only your will, dear Lord. Amen!
Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Amen!! As we "saddle up", may we never forget that our help comes from You, dear Heavenly Father. Let us not grow weary in doing Your will. Give us boldness and grant us Your grace as we go forth each day. Just as Esther trusted her uncle's words as a word from God, let us fast & pray for Your favor in these next days and years to come. In Jesus' Holy Name, Amen π
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for bringing me to Your kingdom for such a time as this. It is no accident that I am living here today, and I know that You have a plan and a purpose for me. Please fulfill Your will in my life. Guide my steps and draw me into a deeper relationship with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! β€οΈπ€π»
Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Saddling Up Anyway
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I will have courage to face the challenges you have for me today, harnessed in your strength. In Jesus name, Amen!