Esther 4:16b

"And if I perish, I perish." Esther 4:16b

As you may recall from an earlier post, I am committed to a women's Bible Study this spring. We are studying Beth Moore's "Esther: It's tough being a woman". And I am loving it!!! The weekly video studies have brought insight and clarity to this gem of a book. I have thoroughly enjoyed them and the soul searching the homework has added to my life. Last week we watched the video presentation for Session 4. We focused on Esther 4:11-17. Beth did a tremendous job relaying God's word and helping us see how this applies to our lives today. She focused her teaching on fear and the choice we have in the Lord. It was incredible. With Jesus as our Savior we have the same choice as Esther. She chose to overcome herself and her fears. She chose to face her fear and take His courage. As the verse above says, "if I perish, I perish". Beth Moore had us identify things in our life that we fear (i.e. remaining single, those close to us or ourselves being diagnosed with a terminal illness, infertility, our children being affected by peer pressure, being able to afford groceries for our families, etc.). Then she had us use the above verse and finish the sentence: And if , then God. Esther came to that same conclusion. No matter the circumstances, no matter the outcome, God will prevail!

At Bible Study Tuesday one of the ladies mentioned that you can download the individual videos from each session for $5.00. Check here. If you are not able to participate in this study and this post ignites a desire in your heart, I urge you to check it out. I promise God will move you!