For Such A Time As This

Walk by Faith Devotional Series by Pam Keegan

Day 4

Scripture reading: Esther 4:1-14

In chapter 4, Mordecai tells Esther that Hamon is going to kill all the Jews and pleads that Esther go before the king and intercede for her people. Before Esther goes before the King, she reminds Mordecai, “What you are asking me to do – it will most likely kill me!” Can you imagine the fear and anxiety that ran through her body?

Moredecai’s response is found in verses 13 and 14. Mordecai says, “You are a Jew. This decree includes you. Don’t think you will escape this just because you live in the palace. You may remain silent but when they find out you are a Jew, they will kill you.” 

Mordecai then reminds her of who her God is. “God will deliver the Jews – if not you then someone else.” And then he ends saying maybe, just maybe, you have been placed where you are for “such a time as this.” Mordecai “kicked” her in her royal butt.

We may not be asked to risk our lives, but we will find ourselves in positions where we need to make difficult choices and do hard things. When facing a difficult situation, it is important to remember who you are and who God is. It is also important to remember that God just may be calling you to rise up to the occasion. He may be calling you “for such a time as this!” Maybe God has put you in a tough situation in order to be the deliverance for someone else.