I Have a Choice!

On Tuesday mornings, I get to go to a ladies Bible study at my church. This time we are doing Esther by Beth Moore. The video for this week (session 4) spoke directly to my heart. Oh, that I will live out what Beth shared from Scripture!
We are at the point (4:11-17)in Esther where she must make a choice: "self-preservation or brave determination."
How many of my decisions are made out of self-preservation?
- Will this hurt?
- Will I be embarrassed?
- What will people think?
- How long will it take?
- How much will it cost?

When I let these thoughts motivate my actions, I step out of God's will for my life and cannot claim His promises, yet when I follow His lead, no matter the cost:

Genesis 46:3So He said, “I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there.

Numbers 14:9Only do not rebel against the LORD, nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the LORD is with us. Do not fear them.”

Deuteronomy 3:22You must not fear them, for the LORD your God Himself fights for you.’

Deuteronomy 31:6Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

Matthew 10:30,3130 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

I have a choice to walk in fear or walk in confidence.
I don't have to continue in fear & self-doubt. I am a child of the King and in Him, there is hope!