For Such a Time As This

 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

Esther 4:14

Yes, we are in a crisis, but God knew this was coming long before anyone including China knew what this virus could or would do to the world. God also knew you before you were born. He had a plan for you then and He has one for you now. You were born for such a time as this. 

"I don't know what I'm suppose to do," you say.

"I'm afraid," you say.

"If I go somewhere I may be risking my life."

Esther had the same reaction when Mordecai asked her to plead for her people before King Ahasuerus. She was so much safer in the palace, staying quiet, hiding her identity. Besides if she went before the king she could be killed! Would we have felt differently?

Mordecai's answer to Esther was that God would deliver His people with or without her help but if she refused she and her father's house would be destroyed. He reminded her that she was in her position for such a time as this. So here you are, born within the last 100 years. Why? What's God's purpose for you since you are right here, right now?

Esther sent word back to Mordecai. She told him to gather everyone in Shushan. Then fast and pray for her for three days. She and her maidens would do the same. Then she would go before the king saying, "If I perish, I perish." 

There is power in the name of Jesus. We are in need of health, jobs, family, and HUGS and there is a world out there in need of the Gospel. We must gather ourselves together and come before the Almighty God with our petition. Then we must follow God's lead in whatever that entails. If we stay hunkered down people will perish, not just from the virus but because they will not be able to hear the Gospel. They will not be able to see your loving pleading face for their salvation. They will not feel the hugs of fellowship with the brethren. 

We are here for such a time as this. How will we answer? 

Blessings,

Gail