For Such A Time As This

For Such a Time as This

At the start of Esther’s story, Mordecai refused to bow to Haman, which set off a chain of events that threatened the entire Jewish people. But Mordecai stood firm. He didn’t regret his stand, and he didn’t back down—he acted in faith, not fear.

When the decree to destroy the Jews went out, Mordecai sent word to Esther, calling her to go before the king. Esther hesitated. She was safe in the palace and knew the risk—approaching the king uninvited could mean death. But Mordecai’s words pierced her comfort: “Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). This is not a statement, he asked a question to prompt her to think about the consequences of remaining silent.

Esther responded with courage and conviction. She called for prayer and fasting and chose to walk in obedience, saying, “If I perish, I perish.”

Fear is a paralyzer. But when we pray, something shifts. A timid woman can become a warrior. A broken heart can become a vessel of power through God’s healing.

You may feel like you’re facing something far greater than yourself—but that’s exactly where God wants to show His power. He doesn’t call us to our strength, but He calls us to His.

Don’t sit in silence today, rise up, pray, trust God, and then act in faith. Because you, too, were made for such a time as this.

Prayer: Lord, give me the courage to rise up in obedience, even when it’s uncomfortable. Help me to silence fear with faith, and to walk boldly in the calling You’ve placed on my life. I trust that You are working all things for good, even when I don’t see it. Use me for Your glory—for such a time as this. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Journal Prompts: 

1. What fear might be holding you back from obeying God in this season?

2. What “comfort zone” could God be calling you to step out of?

3. How can prayer and fasting help prepare you for bold action?

4. In what area of your life do you sense God saying, “You were made for such a time as this”?

Devotion written by Angela Overton.