SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Esther 7:2-3
Ecclesiastes 3:1

"… for such a time as this."

THE TIME HAS COME

At this second banquet, the king repeated his generous offer to Esther. He even addressed her as "queen Esther" this time. The question was whether Esther would really pluck up the courage to do what Mordecai called her to do. Mordecai made her think seriously because she could be in her position in this "kingdom for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14). Did she truly mean what she said ("if I perish, I perish") when she considered this? This was the defining moment. The time had indeed come. Esther could have just asked for her own life to be spared with a new edict. To ask for the sparing of an entire people far and wide after an edict was passed could be denied. It would embarrass the king. Would it be less daunting and more feasible if she had only asked for her own life? It would also not offend Haman as much because he would be more understanding if just the queen was spared. Thank God Esther lived up to her calling and did not back down when God provided this golden opportunity. It was her finest moment.

When God puts us in a place, He intends to use us for a purpose. We are saved not to live our own lives for our pleasure and ambitions. It is not by chance that you are in a particular school, office, home, church, or circle of friends. In every event, in that place, you must be ready to stand up, speak up, and do what God has planned for you. Remember it is your privilege when God gives you the opportunity to stand up for Him. At least Mordecai’s theology was sound (Esther 4:14). God does not need you. He can accomplish His great plans without you. When He involves you, He is gracious to allow you to participate. Esther did and her name is forever linked to God’s deliverance of the Jews then.

THOUGHT: Will I stand for the truth if it requires self-sacrifice?
PRAYER: O Lord, when I am tested, may I not fail to be true to Thee.

Posted in Adult RPG