Imagine approaching your boss to request a raise. It may cross your mind that you could be fired instead. Now picture Queen Esther going before the king knowing she could die – but that if she didn’t approach him, her people would surely die. What a grand illustration it is when the king favors Esther by extending his royal scepter, inviting her to come to him without fear.

(The king) held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand.

Esther 5:2

Jesus has won His people favor before God. In Christ, God’s scepter is extended, allowing you to approach Him in prayer, bold and unafraid. As Esther put on the royal robes to go before the king, believers wear the royal robes of Christ’s righteousness to go before the Lord Almighty. It’s why Hebrews 4:16 declares that Christians can “with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Don’t refuse this precious invitation to pray for your family, your loved ones, and for the citizens and leaders of this country. Fearlessly and humbly ask for help, spiritual revival, wise politicians, and protection for your fellow believers in America. Intercede as though their very lives are at stake.

Recommended Reading: I Corinthians 1:26-31