Esther

READY 

“If you keep silent at this time, liberation and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, but you and your father's house with be destroyed. Who knows, for perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this.” Esther 4:14 NLT

SET 

As Christians, there are times when we find ourselves with responsibilities that we may not want. But according to His purpose and plan, these roles are placed in front of us for a reason—a godly reason.

It took Esther some time to understand that her new role as Queen was the specific place that God had planned for her to be. A humble and simple woman, Esther did not want to be queen. She never asked to live in a palace or want power, she only loved God deeply and desired that her people were taken care of.

When she found out that there was a plan for Jews to be killed, her cousin reminded her that the role she had was to help others. Esther had the chance to influence the King’s decision and save her people from destruction. It was then when she realized that God had a plan for her beyond what she could have imagined.

If Esther had never become queen, the Jewish people would have been killed. God chose Esther to complete His plan and gave her the strength, courage, and confidence she would need to speak to her King and convince him to save her people.

Even though Esther found herself in a role and a place that she did not desire, God showed her that He had a plan for her. Esther made herself available to God because she loved Him, and in turn, He gave her everything she needed to lead well as the Queen.

When we find ourselves in a new place or situation that we didn’t expect, it’s common to feel worried about the future. But when we follow God, we can trust that even in those places, He has a special and specific plan for us. All we need to do is follow Him in patience!

GO 

1. Have you ever been in a situation that you did not expect or ask for?
2. Has there been a time in your life where you know God is calling you to do something that’s hard?
3. How can you trust God in times that you cannot see what is up ahead in life?

WORKOUT 

• Proverbs 3:5-6
• Matthew 5:13-16

OVERTIME 

“Heavenly Father, thank You for leading me and taking care of me. Help me to see Your plan for me, give me the strength to follow You even when I do not understand Your plan. Thank You for giving me the strength I need for the plans You have for me. I love You Lord. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.”

Claire Matera