FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
*Esther 4:14* "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 your royal position for such a time as this?" —
We often think of " *destiny* " as a far-off destination—a golden throne or a finish line we’ll cross someday. But if the story of Queen Esther teaches us anything, it’s that destiny is rarely a comfortable seat. More often, it is a collision between a great need and a difficult choice.
*In This Story we can see the Silent Hand of Providence*
The Book of Esther is unique in the Bible because it never once mentions the name of God. Yet, His fingerprints are on every page. We see a Jewish orphan, Hadassah, elevated to become Esther, the Queen of Persia. It looks like a fairy tale until the plot takes a dark turn: a decree is signed to eliminate her people.
Suddenly, Esther’s crown isn't a symbol of luxury; it’s a target. She is faced with a choice: stay silent and hope to survive, or speak up and risk execution.
1. *Your Position is Not an Accident*
It is easy to look at our lives—our jobs, our neighborhoods, our current social circles—and see them as mundane or even accidental. But Mordecai’s challenge to Esther suggests that God places us strategically.
You are where you are because there is a problem only you can address, a person only you can reach, or a light only you can shine. Your " *palace* " might be a *corporate office* , *a classroom, or a hospital wing* etc. You weren't just placed there to collect salary; you were placed there for a purpose.
2. *The Risk of Responsibility*
Esther’s response is one of the most courageous in scripture: " *If I perish, I perish.* "She understood that " *such a time as this* "required her to move past her fears. Destiny often requires us to trade our security for our significance. God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called—but the calling usually involves a step into the unknown.
3. *Deliverance Will Come*
Mordecai’s words contain a profound theological truth: God’s plans will succeed with or without us. He told Esther that if she didn't act, "relief and deliverance... will arise from another place."
The invitation to step into your " *time* " isn't a burden God places on you because He is helpless; it is an invitation to *partnership* . You don't have to be the hero of the story, but you have been given the opportunity to be part of what God is doing on the earth today.
*Reflection for the Week*
As you go through your week, stop asking, " *Why am I here* ?" and start asking, " *What am I here for* ?" The world is loud, the news is heavy, and the "decrees" of our modern age can feel overwhelming. But remember: you were not born in the wrong century. You were crafted, positioned, and prepared for right now.
You Are Here For Such a Time As This.
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