"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).
Due to Haman's influence, the King of Persia made a decree that called for the destruction of the Jewish people. Upon learning of the coming genocide, Mordecai appealed to Esther, who had providentially become queen, to go before the king to plead for her people. She advised Mordecai that going before the King without first being invited could put her life in jeopardy. But Mordecai, who trusted in the promises of God to preserve his people, reminded Esther of the Lord's strategic providence to place her in the position that she was in to accomplish His purposes. He said, "...and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? By faith Esther was willing to put her neck out to fulfill God's plan for her life and as a result her people were saved from annihilation.
Esther faithfully and humbly served the Lord before becoming queen. Although she had what many women in her day could ever dream to have she never forgot who she was. She could have long forgot about her godly cousin Mordecai and lived "the good life" but instead she continued to submit to his godly wisdom. No doubt God placed Esther in position as queen because she had proven herself faithful. Jesus said, "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much" (Luke 16:10).
Do you realize that God has you on this earth, in this hour for his divine purposes--for such a time as this? Trust that he is able to strategically place you where he desires to make an eternal difference and be willing and ready for your life to count. God is going to call your number. Will you be faithful?
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