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| ¡°Who knows whether you are not come to the kingdom for such a time as this.¡± ( Esther 4:14 , NIV ) |
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Esther was a beautiful woman selected to be queen by one of the most powerful rulers in world history, the Persian monarch Xerxes, a real life Cinderella. But she was also a woman of great courage.
When all the Jews were threatened with death, she risked her life to save them by entering the king¡¯s chamber unbidden. Through skillful diplomacy, she saved her people.
The most striking statement in this story is from her cousin Mordecai: ¡°Who knows whether you are not come to the kingdom for such a time as this.¡± He was saying that through God¡¯s providence you are in this time and place with this opportunity to serve. Realizing this, Esther took the challenge.
You, too, are where you are for a special purpose: a school teacher to influence young lives for Christ, in sports to influence many by your good life and the boldness of your faith, with the special challenge of a handicap and your beautiful handling of your situation can encourage many, a mother and wife to strength a family, or in a position of authority or great influence you can use for Christ.
You are where you are to have a special opportunity for God. |
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O God, today is the day You gave and it is filled with opportunities for me. Lead me to use today just as You would have me to, for Your glory. Through Christ. Amen. - STAFFORD NORTH, Edmond, Oklahoma |
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