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"Embrace the Moment: For Such a Time as This!"

Writer's picture: Salome Mitchell MoeSalome Mitchell Moe

Updated: Nov 19, 2024

Image: Sunset in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, from a family trip.

God made us to be fulfilled and never meant for us to drift through life without meaning or purpose.


We lead busy lives in a world that constantly demands our attention in various ways. Distraction is a subtle enemy that can sidetrack us, causing us to lose focus on our dreams and the purpose God has created us to fulfill. It is essential to find quality time for solitude with God through fasting, prayer, and reading the Bible.


In this post, I want to share some thoughts and unpack a part of the story of Esther to encourage us.

The story of Esther is a beautiful story that tells of a young woman's obedience and courage that led to saving her people from being destroyed. When reading this story, we can see God orchestrating the events in this story. Esther's uncle Mordecai knew the Jews' lives were in danger and he pleaded with her, that this was an opportunity for her to save her people. Mordecai's message to Esther was to go before the king and beg for mercy for her people. At first, Esther responded by referring to the king's law, that there were protocols in the palace. Anyone approaching the king in the inner court of the palace without being summoned will be put to death - unless the king extends the golden sceptre to them and spares their lives. Then Mordecai challenged Esther, saying, 

"Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this." (Esther 4:13-14).

This message is for all of us. God has a purpose for each one of us, and He has created us to fulfil that purpose, as the apostle Paul has expressed.

"We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV).

We are living in difficult times. Look around our communities; family structures are breaking down and the existing support systems do not meet our families' complex needs. The neglect and abuse of children continue. Sadly, the news is filled with stories of children, young people who are trying to meet their basic needs of food, belonging etc, through other means such as gang affiliations, crime; stealing, drugs and alcohol, and you can add to the list. Some parents are struggling with their responsibilities to care for and protect their children. Sometimes, we take too long to obey because we keep waiting for a word, a sign, or confirmation. But it's time to rise and be challenged by the needs of the people around us. Esther was moved into action by the urgency of the message from Mordecai and responded as follows,

"Go gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish." (Esther 4:15-16)

God has endowed each of us with talents, positions, resources, education, and more, providing opportunities to advance His kingdom's goals. We are placed where we are because we are engaged in a war, and there is a battle underway. Our placement is not merely for discussing Jesus in church or enjoying time with our families. Fostering a deep relationship with God through prayer, meditation, and Bible study is crucial to understanding His specific missions and objectives for our lives. This intimate connection enables individuals to seek direction, wisdom, and clarity in fulfilling God's designs for their lives.


In conclusion, may we find the courage from God to proceed as Esther did. Our time is now to seize every opportunity that comes our way.


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