Bible Passage – Esther 4:1-17
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
The plot was in place to destroy the Jews. The people mourned and fasted. The Jewish people could not reverse the edict that had been issued nor stop the coming destruction. But Mordecai, though distressed, saw that there was one who had opportunity to turn the tide. He implored Esther to go into the king’s presence and beg for mercy and plead with him for her people.
Esther was afraid, uncertain of her standing with the king, for he had not called for her in 30 days. How could she go forward to him without being summoned? By law, this was an offense punishable by death. By her estimation of things, the situation was hopeless and out of her control.
Mordecai, still seeing the opportunity for resolution, challenged Esther. Could it be that God had brought her to that place, at that time, for the very purpose of intervention on the behalf of the Jewish people? Indeed, this was God’s plan and provision for his people!
FBC has a unique position in our city. Our physical location puts us in the heart of Fayetteville – a heart that needs Jesus. Could it be that we are called to make sacrifices for the eternal benefit of the people of this city? The answer is yes! We are called to this place at this time to be a part of God’s plan for reaching our community now and in the future. How will we respond?
“Father, guide our steps. Thank you for allowing us to be used in your plans. Thank you for providing the resources which allow us to give.”
Ellen Tidwell