“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther. 4:14.
John Wesley wrote the following letter from his deathbed to William Wilberforce to encourage him in his prolonged fight against slavery in England: “Unless the divine power has raised you up…. I see not how you can go through your glorious enterprise in opposing that [abominable practice of slavery], which is the scandal of religion, of England, and of human nature. Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils. But if God be for you, who can be against you? Are all of them together stronger than God? Go on in the name of God, and in the power of His might.”
God has given each of us a job, position, resources, education and more. God has opened opportunities to optimize His kingdom purposes. He didn’t place you or me where we are so we could eat, feel good all day long and post pictures on social media. He’s placed us wherever we are because we are in the midst of a battle, a war. You and I are in the midst of a seismic conflict involving good versus evil. We are supposed to represent God’s kingdom where we are planted. Not to know and do this, is to become an embarrassment to God’s kingdom.
To miss a kingdom assignment because we’ve become too caught up in our own personal kingdom is one of the greatest tragedies we could ever face. An entire nation was grateful for how Esther responded to Mordecai’s rebuke. Their lives were spared. How many souls can be spared in the culture where we live today, in our church and society when we choose to step up to service, even if it involves sacrifice? If God has given you a task, be not weary in doing well. You will be rewarded in due season if you don’t quit.
FURTHER READING:
“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” Deut. 31:6.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, thank You for another day and another privilege to be alive. I confess prosperity in my life today. My spirit prospers. The Holy Spirit of God dwells in me and leads me into all Truth. He gives direction to my spirit and illumination to my mind. I have understanding, discernment and comprehension so that I am preserved from the snares of the evil one. He aids me before time, on time, and at the right time. I grow up unto spiritual maturity, in the fullness of Christ. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Jer. 11:1-23.
Jer. 12:1-17.
Jer. 13:1-27.
Jer. 14:1-22.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“Heaven Does Not Release Until Earth Request. Heaven’s Release Is Always According To Earth’s Request.”
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