Esther Not queen material? But have you ever: - Stood up for somebody and lost popularity? - Told an adult about a bully and got called a snitch? - Risked being yelled at in order to tell the truth? Yes to any of those? You have some Esther-courage. With God's help, it doesn't take much to make a difference. Esther 4:5 16"Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish." 17So Mordecai went away and carried out all of Esther's instructions.

Esther's Request to the King 5 On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king's hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. 2When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter. 3Then the king asked, "What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you." 4"If it pleases the king," replied Esther, "let the king, together with Haman, come today to a banquet I have prepared for him." 5"Bring Haman at once," the king said, "so that we may do what Esther asks." So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared.

6As they were drinking wine, the king again asked Esther, "Now what is your petition? It will be given you. And what is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted." 7Esther replied, "My petition and my request is this: 8If the king regards me with favor and if it Is There a Little In You? 5 Esther 551.