For Such a Time as This

 

 

"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “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.”

Esther 4:14-16 NIV

Queen Esther's willingness to put her own life at risk to save her fellow Jews was the hallmark of her story. Her guardian Mordecai told her if she chose not to speak up, God would find another way to save the Jews from death.

It is not uncommon for someone, chosen by God for a specific task, to step aside and refuse the job! That was the response of Moses when God called him to lead the people out of Egypt. Of course, Moses finally accepted the challenge when Aaron showed up to be his spokesman.

Do you believe that God has a plan for this day with your name on it? It may be a word of encouragment for a downtrodden follower of Jesus. It may be a word of warning to a Christian tempted to take a step on the road away from Jesus.

The plans of God for His children are like a massive tapestry. It is colorful and confusing on one side, but beautiful beyond anyone's imagination on the other.

God has a thread for you to insert in that picture today. Say yes to His plan for this day. One day in Heaven you will see how your decision to be obedient today added a beautiful color to the work of God through the ages!

"Lord Jesus thank You for calling me to be even a small brush as You paint the world with Your love. Help me to know like Your servant Esther that You created me for such a time as this. Praise Your Holy Name, now and forever. Amen!"