Stand Firm

In Esther 3:3-5 we see the courage of Mordecai to stand and not bow down to Haman - a type of the world and the flesh. He infuriated the world around him because he was not controlled or manipulated by the flesh. Mordecai was more interested in pleasing God than man. His focus was not on the consequences to his own life, but more in tune with honoring his Lord. Consider your actions today; ask yourself "what would be the consequence of standing idle in compromise? In contrast, what would faith obedience release in my situation?” Mordecai stood firm when it was unpopular; his obedience was honored by God to be part of saving a whole nation from destruction! Don’t underestimate your faith obedience today - you are Gods pivotal Christian.