Esther 4:14

 

And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

 

 

Esther, whose name means, “star,” won King Xerxes’ beauty contest and was crowned as his queen. She went from being a Jewish orphan to a Persian queen. Her relative, Mordecai, who had raised her as his own when her parents died, asked her not to forget her people and to consider God’s purpose for her new position.

 

 

Some time later, although she was afraid, she asked her people to fast and pray for three days, after which she went before the king to make an appeal. She told the king of an evil conspiracy an official named Haman had put into motion against the Jews. The Lord gave her favor with the king and wicked Haman was executed and her people rescued.

 

 

When God elevates us to a new job or position, we should consider how the Lord wants to use our new influence. “Who knows?” 

 

Perhaps God put you just where you are today, so that you might tell someone about the One who can rescue them from sin and death. 

 

Prayer Points

 

1. Father, reveal to me the divine purpose You have for my life. Help me to recognize the opportunities You have placed before me and give me the wisdom to understand how I can serve Your kingdom in the position You have given me.

 

 

2. Father, grant me the courage to step out in faith, even when the path is uncertain or filled with challenges.  Give me the boldness to speak up and act according to Your will, regardless of the risks.

 

 

3. Father, I ask for Your divine wisdom and guidance. Lead me so that I may make decisions that align with Your plans and purposes.

 

 

4. Father, Surround me with Your protection as I walk in obedience to Your calling. Just as You protected Esther and Daniel, cover me with Your grace and shield me from harm.