Yesterday afternoon we attended the dramatic presentation on Esther at the Sight and Sound Theater here in Lancaster County. We were again blessed to be reminded of God’s care for His people through the ages. The story has two main character Esther and Mordecai, who we wrote about yesterday.Mordecai was confident that, in one way or another, the deliverance of the Jews would come. “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place“. Amazingly in the bigger picture God’s grand purposes are always fulfilled with or without our cooperation. God has spoken, “I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please” (Isaiah 46:10).
However Mordecai challenged Esther to be the agent of God’s deliverance as expressed in the daily text, “And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”
Scripture records that Esther did listen to Mordecai and heeded his challenge to present herself to the king, even if it meant death, “
if I perish, I perish“.Today all over the world God is working through His people, accomplishing His purpose. Some had a decision in regard to where they are, but others find themselves in a hard place they had no choice in. We especially consider those who are tortured, imprisoned, or separated from their families because of their stand for Christ.
At times like this may we especially sense His work through us in a specific way. What a great joy these experiences bring to our spiritual walk. May the Lord grant all of us these “Esther moments” when “for such a time as this” we faithfully serve Him wherever we are placed by God’s providence. Often we may not immediately sense the significance of our obedience but obedience always brings blessing. Let us stay faithful!
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
