Such a Time as This

March 19, 2012 Monday Message:

“…for such a time as this.” from Esther 4:14b

Mordecai prophetically called Esther into the Lord’s service. As the new queen, she had access to the King, and Mordecai believed that her influence could rescue the Hebrew people. He told her, “Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

Esther hesitated at first, as so many of us do when God knocks at our door. But she saw the big picture, the vision, and responded: “I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish!” Esther 4:16b

Esther decided to take a running jump into the deep water – she was all in. If the plan worked, the Jews would be saved. If the plan failed, Esther could be put to death. But there’s no turning back once you leap, and she was OK with that. Whatever happened, happened.

Things worked out for Esther, and today we hold her up as an example of someone who answered God’s call when His people had their backs up against the wall. As it turns out, she WAS made for “such a time as this.”

What about you? You too are fearfully and wonderfully made for such a time as this, but maybe you haven’t yet heard your call yet. Ask God where He needs you. Look for where God is already working, and jump in there. Ask what value you can bring to the “Building the Kingdom” project. When He sends you on a mission, leap into the deep waters with all your might. Trust God who finds the good in all things.

After all, you too were made for a time such as this!

Norton Lawellin