The story of Esther is one that I love to hear/read over and over. God had big plans for this simple, beautiful Israelite girl. She was unsure of herself. But, Mordecai encouraged her to be bold and step forth to do what God was calling her to do. In Esther 4:14 (NLT) Mordecai tells her, “If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. What's more, who can say but that you have been elevated to the palace for just such a time as this?" God elevated her to that position in the palace so that she could be there to save her people.
Maybe you are faced with decisions that you are unsure you can make. You know what the right thing to do is…yet, the boldness is not there it push you forward. I have been there often times before and I am sure that I will be faced with times I need to do it again. Making the decision to move closer to where my husband worked was one of those decisions for our family. Even though we are only 45 minutes down the road, leaving friends and a good church was difficult to do. But, at the same time, knowing that God had brought us to this time in our life for a reason. I look forward to all that God has for us here. He doesn’t make mistakes. His judgment on what is right for us is never off target. He knows exactly what we need and when. And, He is always right on time.
Over the last several weeks, God has confirmed to me over and over through the preaching/teaching the things that I have felt impressed to write about. Things that encouraged me to start this blog a few years ago. It is so encouraging to know that we are right where God wants us to be for such a time as this. I pray that God helps me get the boldness I need to stand up and move forward into the things He has for me and my family. God has a plan…and His plan ensures that we will have hope and a future in Him!
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