Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me. Psalm 143:10

Amongst the many laws of the kingdom there was one which stated that nobody, including the queen, could appear before the king unless he commanded it.  

Any person who did appear before the king was risking the death penalty.  Esther knew the king loved her.  But he always followed the law.  She also knew that only the king could deal with Haman's wicked plans.  

She had to talk to the king.  But he hadn't commanded her to come.  Should she risk her life by going anyway?  Esther knew very well that King Ahasuerus trusted Haman and his advice.  If she walked into the king's presence, she had no way of knowing whether he would accept her - or have her put to death for breaking the law.  But if she didn't talk to the king, all the Jews in the kingdom would be killed.  

Esther had a big decision to make.

Prayer:  Lord, give me courage to do what is right.  Amen.