Such a Time as This

My bible study called for a character study of Esther. That was an easy one, because I love studying Esther. That is by far, my most favorite story in the Bible. What a courageous, patient, faithful, and believing woman, the very traits I find myself lacking. That is probably why it is one of my most favorites. To me, she is a true heroin.

I pray for that kind of faith. I believe in God, I just need to believe God. Believe that He is always in control. Believe that He always knows what is best for me. Those are hard things when I always think I am in control of my own destiny, which is what a lot of people today would have us believe. I don’t believe that. I believe God is in control. My job is to obey.

My favorite quote is:
“He sent back this answer. “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 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 royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:13-14
God will get His will done with or without my “help.” What a great honor that he lets us take part in that plan. He has not placed me in my present position for my own benefit. He put me here to SERVE HIM. Is this my “such a time as this?”