In high school, I loved old cars and listening to the oldies. And I remembering telling people that I should have been a teenager in the 50’s or 60’s. I’m guessing many of us have wondered what it would be like to live in a different era, under different circumstances.
Even today, with the speed at which our world is moving, I think how nice it would be to go back and live once again in a time before cell phones and the internet. But the truth is every one of us are living in the time that we were meant to live. When, where, and to whom we were born to was no mistake.
Like Esther, we were born for such a time as this. Esther was born into a time of political unrest and impending danger for her people. She could have wished for a different era. Yet, she embraced her purpose with courage and faith. Despite the risks, she stepped forward to fulfill her role in God’s plan, ultimately bringing salvation to her people.
Similarly, we are each born into our specific time and circumstances for a divine purpose. Our lives are not mere accidents of history but intentional designs orchestrated by God, the Author and Creator of life. Just as Esther’s bravery changed the course of history, our willingness to seek and follow God’s will can have a profound impact on the world around us.
Like Esther, we are called to recognize the significance of our time and to actively seek God’s will for our lives. Our purpose may not always be grand or readily apparent, but it is no less important in the eyes of our Heavenly Father. Whether we find ourselves in times of peace or turmoil, abundance or scarcity, let us trust that God has a plan and a purpose for each of us.
May we seek His will earnestly, trusting that He who redeems history and holds the future will guide us each step of the way. And let’s embrace this time we live in, for we are all uniquely positioned “for such a time as this.”
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