After listening to John Maxwell at the Hillsong Conference, I've been motivated and inspired to do some character studies as a part of my Bible reading plan. The first character whom I have just completed is Esther.
The following verse caused a perspective mind shift on how I saw myself in various roles when I personalised the verse.
Esther 4:14 (NLT) - "Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?" Instead of queen, I inserted service consultant, sister, friend, coach, mentor and thought, what were the implications of my roles? The thought of God specifically placing me in these roles for a reason and in some instances for a specific season just blew my mind. Meditating on this verse stops me from thinking about the ideals and helps me to focus on where He has placed me and to be faithful with what He has given me. It continues to give me fresh perspective when things get tough and encourages me to find renewed purpose and hope in what looks purposeless or hopeless.
Furthermore, in the NKJV, it says this - "Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" God has chosen each of us to be a part of His kingdom at this point in time, no earlier, no later. Everyone has a different story and has a special part to play. I can't imagine what God has in store for us in these exciting times ahead. Although the road may seem hazy, may God give us the spiritual eyes to see what He desires of us in the midst of Satan trying to make us lose focus through uncertainty, fear, doubt or insecurity.
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