“ For Such a Time as This. ”
By Angela Overton
At the start of Esther’s story, Mordecai refused to bow to Haman, which set off a chain of events that threatened the entire Jewish people. But Mordecai stood firm. He didn’t regret his stand, and he didn’t back down—he acted in faith, not fear.
When the decree to destroy the Jews went out, Mordecai sent word to Esther, calling her to go before the king. Esther hesitated. She was safe in the palace and knew the risk—approaching the king uninvited could mean death. But Mordecai’s words pierced her comfort: “Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). This is not a statement, he asked a question to prompt her to think about the consequences of remaining silent.
Esther responded with courage and conviction. She called for prayer and fasting and chose to walk in obedience, saying, “If I perish, I perish.”
Fear is a paralyzer. But when we pray, something shifts. A timid woman can become a warrior. A broken heart can become a vessel of power through God’s healing.
You may feel like you’re facing something far greater than yourself—but that’s exactly where God wants to show His power. He doesn’t call us to our strength, but He calls us to His.
Don’t sit in silence today, rise up, pray, trust God, and then act in faith. Because you, too, were made for such a time as this.
Journal Prompts:
What fear might be holding you back from obeying God in this season?
What “comfort zone” could God be calling you to step out of?
How can prayer and fasting help prepare you for bold action?
In what area of your life do you sense God saying, “You were made for such a time as this”?
(Information from: Pure Ministry Newsletter – UPCI Ladies Ministries – ladiesconnections-upci.org@shared1.ccsend.com)