Courage

"Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14
Queen Esther in the Old Testament has always held a special place in my heart. Her courage and selflessness she could do - an act she was foreordained to do long before this life.

is unmatched, and through her came the physical salvation of a nation. Spiritually preparing herself through fasting, then risking her life to go unsummoned before the king, and eventually confessing her true heritage to stop the extermination of her people was an act that only

I ponder Esther's life quite a bit, and I marvel at her courage, and wonder if I could ever be that brave. Every day I pray to Heavenly Father to make me a holy and righteous woman, and I pray for the courage and the strength to face -and get through- whatever I am required to face and go through.

The curtain on this part of our existence is slowly drawing to a close. Due to the evil and sin that rage in the hearts of men, the light is dimming and the world is growing darker. As long as there are righteous people standing, the light will never truly go out because the light of Christ will shine from within every righteous soul. As we cling to the Savior and truly come to know Him, we keep the inner light burning bright. It will take all our might, mind, strength, and courage to get through the days ahead, both now and in the distant future.

May we all do our part to keep the light of Christ burning within each of us. May we all become one with the Father and the Savior. May we do everything in our power to accomplish all that is required of us. May we stand valiant and strong, clinging to the Lord's word, and declare His word to everyone around us in both message and deed. And maybe, just maybe, it may one day be said of us, "Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"