FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS. Esther 4:13-16.

One day, there may come a moment when it’s all on the line—when the fate of the world, or your future, or your family—turns on a single decision.

Have you ever faced such a moment? One day, you just might. May God bless you and give you the courage, faith, and obedience to do the right thing in that moment.

It happened to Queen Esther. When Haman plotted to murder the Jews—to exterminate God’s chosen people—Mordecai realized God had brought his neice into the King’s house so He could use her. But Esther was afraid: everyone knew the rule that if you approached the king unbidden and he did not extend his scepter, you would be put to death. But Mordecai was convinced God made her queen for this one purpose, that her whole life, her extraordinary beauty, her status as an orphan—it all fit together perfectly so that God could use Esther to deliver His people.

“Don’t think that you will escape the fate of all the Jews because you are in the king’s palace. If you keep silent at this time, liberation and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, but you and your father’s house will be destroyed. Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS.” Esther 4:13-14.

Though afraid, Esther was convinced. She asked Mordecai to have everyone fast and pray for three days.

“After that, I will go to the king, even if it is against the law, and IF I PERISH, I PERISH.” Esther 4:16.

When your moment comes, when you arrive at “SUCH A TIME AS THIS,” you must be ready, prepared in advance. So pray. Read the word. Memorize the word so it can transform your thoughts and bring them in line with God’s thoughts. Pray, walk with God, have courage, and be ready. Your whole life may be defined by a single courageous choice—and that moment may come when you least expect it.

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