In the Book of Esther we see a woman rising to a position of
influence and power from humble beginnings, we see faithfulness, hardship, desperation,
disaster, miraculous rescue, and most significantly, the HAND of GOD. Although
HE is never mentioned by name in the entire book. Esther an orphan raised by her
uncle, Mordecai, finds herself living a life I’m sure she never imagined she
could live.
For Such a Time as This…
Ladies-there are so many details about Esther’s story that
intrigues me and I can stay in this book for days on end highlighting them
all. The one scripture that stands out
to me the most and the one I often pray over myself and others, “For
such a time as this…?” Esther 4:14b These words cause me to pause and
consider: where I am, how I arrived there, what is the purpose, and how will
God use me. I believe these words caused Esther to also pause and consider God’s
sovereign hand in her story and how He raised her up to her position of
prominence and placed her in the palace for His purpose to be fulfilled.
Have you ever considered God’s sovereign hand in your story?
Have you ever asked God, “Why are you at that school, in that city, that
community, with that staff, working that job?”
I’ve always had an acute awareness of God’s Hand in my
life. When I worked in property
management, traveling the country for job assignments I knew every destination
was where God wanted me to be for His purpose. When I sold
real estate I believed every client was sent by God and I would often use my
time driving them around town from house to house sharing about Him. Also, as a
coaching family I’ve always been quite aware of God’s hand in every move we’ve
made as well.
Ladies-by knowing the sovereign hand of God, we can each
have confidence that wherever He has placed us, we have been raised up by Him
for His purpose to be fulfilled for such a time as this.
Father thank you for opening our eyes to seeing Your hand in
our lives. Father you created each one
of us to fulfill a purpose for You.
Thank you that my sisters recognize their purpose and use their
positions for Your Glory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
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