A Time Such as This

The Book of Esther is a Biblical story with two main Jewish characters, Mordecai and his niece Esther, that tells of ��the power of one woman who saved a nation. The story is beautiful, rich in culture and human interest. Mordecai loved his niece, and Esther loved and trusted her uncle. ��But above all, Esther and Mordecai both loved and wanted to honor God in all things.

 

What’s so special about this story?

While the book shares a wonderful story showing the movement of God’s hand, it also gives us a timely reminder of what our responsibility is right now. Mordecai’s vision was far-reaching and his words to Esther were a wise warning. 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?

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?
Esther 4:14

For such a time as this?

Changes are happening all around the world–if you look around, changes are even happening in your world. We may see ourselves ��as insignificant … a small cog in a very big wheel. But God, in His infinite wisdom, designed Time to include you and I for this very season.

Think of it. We weren’t born at another time to witness all the upheaval of that season, but of this. We were born into the country and family that was designed for each of us–specifically for us. And in us are desires and talents, I believe, that He specifically blessed us with to use for His glory. (If that doesn’t blow your socks off, nothing will.)

What does that mean?

That means, whatever you do, whatever you say, wherever you go, do so purposefully. Think of Rose Kennedy, the mother of a political dynasty. She viewed motherhood as the greatest profession she could have. And history proves she was steadfast in being who God had designed her to be. I imagine she had moments of longing to be out in the world with others who were enjoying the trappings of “life”, but it’s said she knew her greatest gift was to be the best mother she could be and to raise fine children to fulfill God’s call on their lives.

Rose Kennedy, the mother of a political dynasty, viewed motherhood as the greatest profession she could have.
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Doing what we’re designed to do is not often glamorous. But it is for a time as this. That may include facing your fears. Do you find yourself wanting to help others? Find an organization where you can reach out and help, all the while doing it in the name of Jesus. How about writing or speaking? You don’t need a stage or platform to share the Good News that Christ has to offer.

Think of Esther. She faced the real possibility of death for going before the king without being summoned. But her need to be who she needed to be was stronger than her fear.

What’s your fear?

We live in what seems like horrifying times. For sure, in society we don’t know what is waiting for us around the corner. ��But if we stay focused on our Savior and remember that we were born “for such a time as this”, we can walk with confidence into any trial or situation.

Remember, God’s plans for eternity include us! Let’s consider what His plans are for heaven and how our place on this earth plays into it. I promise you, when you see God’s hand moving in your life, facing your fears won’t be so difficult.

 

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Years have passed and it���s 1984. Sugar Bowersox and her family recently moved to Trotter, Kentucky, where Dungar could take the head coach of the brand new Trotter College. They were both thrilled too come back. Sugar thought once they returned to their childhood hometown, life would be smooth sailing. But those thoughts ended when a star football player is found in the weight room ��� stabbed and holding onto life. Dungar���s a mess. Their daughters are struggling as they try to find their way in their new lives. And Gran is feistier than ever. When Sugar calls Lily-Rose and shares the upheavals to their lives, she ached for her friendship with Lily-Rose and Fiona. ���Lily-Rose, I don���t know where to start. But I need you and Weeds. I sure could use a fire.���

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