Esther had to be brave. She had to save her people, but it meant approaching the king. But you don’t just approach the king...well, unless you want to die that is. You are invited by the king. She didn’t have time to wait though. For days she fasted and prayed seeking God and had many others doing the same for her. She knew the danger she was possibly getting herself into, but when it came time, she moved forward with God’s help. (Esther chapters 3-5)
Our theme this week is we do brave things with God’s help. It became clear that I was not just addressing children who need extra courage to take off training wheels or the extra push to jump off the high dive. What smacked me in the face were the deeper fears so present there. I was surprised by the “realities” I saw in the room. I could see pain. Hurt. Uncertainty. The loneliness of a child who doesn’t fit in. Hurt from divorce. Sadness from the death of a parent. Fear of a child who is bullied at school. That’s why I love what we teach: Bible stories that have an application today for real children with real fears.
Being brave means taking a step forward even when you’re afraid to. Talk to your kids, pray for your kids, teach your kids about God’s power. Share with them how YOU have to rely on God’s help to do brave things. Empower them with God’s word and His power to help them be brave with what they are dealing with.
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