With the fate of the Jewish people on the line, Mordecai knows the clock has begun to tick. He attracts Esther's attention and then tells her that it's time to rise up and save her people. Not only does the news of Haman's plan come as a shock to Esther, but Mordecai's request puts her back on her heels as well. "Umm...Mordecai, I don't think you know just exactly what you're asking." So, here it is, Esther's crisis of faith. It wasn't her first one and undoubtedly wasn't her last. If we are following Jesus, we will experience them, too. What we do next will leave an indelible mark on the timeline of eternity or...not.