The "Esther Call"

 

”For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”“ Esther 4:14 NKJV 

 Most of us have read the book of Esther in the Bible. This message is for all of us, not just the ladies. I read this passage on Saturday and it came to me that we are all called for such a time as this.  

When Esther was called to fulfill her purpose, the Jews were being heavily oppressed by the wicked man Haman. He was out to destroy God’s people and he was setting his plan in motion. It sounds a lot like what is happening in Israel today.  

Ever since the beginning of time, there has been a battle waged against the souls of men and women who love and seek after God. Israel faced one battle after another, and they still do to this very day.  

As we all pray for the peace of Israel, we must remember that they are not the only ones who see attack. Christians today all over the world are experiencing spiritual warfare like we may never have seen in our history. 

What’s the Esther call then for today’s men and women of God? When we read the account of Esther being set up to be the queen, she was being placed in a position that would bring her before the only one who could make a decision that would change the destiny for the Israelites.  

The verse we read today says that the timing of her calling was exactly positioned so that she would be the one who could change the course of history for all her people. She would be used to expose the evil plans of the enemy, and his plan of destruction would be foiled. 

 It’s wonderful to know that no matter what the devil tries to set up against us that if our God is for us, who can be against us!  

The Bible tells us that God planned the exact timing of our birth and where we would live. He gave each of us a call to be His witnesses all over the world. This means wherever He placed each person, we are to go out to win the souls of people all around us. We must stand in the gap through prayer! 🙏🏻 

Listen, today there still remains a real devil seeking to destroy God’s people. You and I have a calling like Esther to go to battle for the people. It’s our job to get in the fight and pray! It’s our job to push back the powers of darkness and usher in the glorious gospel light. 

If we don’t step up and take our stand and bring our requests before God for the deliverance of the people, we will not grasp the meaning for which we were born. 

Friend, no matter where you and I live, the time is now to expose the evil works of satanic plans and let God know that we aren’t going to accept the devils evil schemes. 

On Saturday it seems like all hell was breaking loose against me, trying to bring up the same old tactics satan’s army has been doing for years now. Even though there was a great deal of pressure and distraction, I pressed through and the Lord blessed our day in many ways.  

It isn’t easy, but it’s a battle we must fight. We must stand in prayer before the King of kings. We must bring our petition for help before Him. Let Him know that we mean business and we are not going to stop until whatever enemy we are dealing with is completely defeated!  

In our services today at the church meetings, both messages resonated so much with what God had already laid on my heart. The first is a message to not give up. Like the injured runner who finished the race in spite of his injury with the help of his loving Father, I was tearfully reminded that you and I can finish our course too with the help of our Abba Father in heaven.  

The second message was about engaging in the fight. Esther got engaged in the fight. The injured runner got engaged in the fight. Now, you and I are called to take up our armor, and use the weapons God has given us to engage in and become victorious over whatever giants may be coming against us and our families.  

There are seasons of peace in our lives, but so many times, we are called to fight the good fight of faith against an evil enemy so we can enter into that season of rest and peace.  

The Bible was full of battles and God gave the victory to those who sought Him for the battle plan. Seek the Lord and ask Him to show you what your battle plan is and begin to take up your armor and become the champion you were created to be!  

Our God is for us! He is faithful and will never leave or forsake us! Be that Esther! Be that David! Be the one who gets the victory and stops what the devil is trying to do in your life and that of your family! In Jesus mighty Name!