Although they lived in a hostile territory, Mordecai and his niece, Esther, tried to live peaceable lives. But when a plot was hatched to destroy all Jews in the land, they both knew they had to risk their lives trying to reverse the situation and deliver the Jews from evil hands. They carefully planned a risky approach to the King, and then considered, “And who knows whether you are come to the kingdom for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14b).

There are times in one’s life where we must take some risks that are major; but they’re worth the risk. In the case in point, the surviving Jewish culture was at stake. A madman had arranged the worst. But Esther stood in the gap.

Could it be that the thing that God is doing in your life today was arranged “for such a time as this?” Perhaps your life’s purpose is that project which stands in front of you. Perhaps the very reason you have been brought to the Kingdom is to love those people, serve those people, encourage those people into the Kingdom of God.

That simple opportunity in your life this weekend just may be the reason He has set before you. Let’s set our pride aside and do it. Be bold. Who knows?

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