Risk and Reward

 Scripture:

“Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants.”  ‭‭Esther‬ ‭10‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Mordecai had taken bold steps to rescue his people. He had risked his life over and over in this story for the sake of the Jews in Persia. He remained faithful to his God and his people in the midst of deportation and being talked over by another kingdom. God honored him and he became second in charge with authority of the next to the king.  He went from be a nobody to being a somebody because he took risks and stood up for God’s people.

Application:

It is easy to live a life that never takes risks. Taking risks is fearful for some people. As God’s children, we have recorded examples throughout Scripture of people who took great risks for God and His people. God always stood up and delivered His people, but someone always had to take a risk. The greater the risk, the greater the reward. God needs some risk takers in the kingdom who are willing to take some great steps for God and His kingdom.

Prayer:

Father, help me to never be afraid to take risks for You and Your kingdom. Help me to never live in the fear of what will happen if i fail, but to live in the joy of seeing You deliver me and Your people over and over again. Help me to lead with confidence, not in myself, but in You and Your will. Teach my to live as Mordecai and bless my obedience as You blessed his.

Yours Forever,

Jeff