Call a Friend . . . at Such a Time

And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

(Esther 4:14)

Many of us have it pretty good in this day of struggle and challenge. We read about all the econmic strife, foreclosures, and family breakups, yet we find ourselves a bit out of contact with reality. Even if we do find ourselves in a quandry, we have a me-first attitude . . . I have to take care of me first!

Well to degree, it is true. We must care for ourselves and our families. However, we cannot simply ignore others needs and go about life as usual, as if no one else exists.

Queen Esther found herself sitting pretty . . . a jewish girl becomes queen. Even as the Jews are being tortured and killed, she is protected . . . hidden away from all the troubles. Yet she is challenged to do something because of the position she holds. Because of who she was and the place God had positioned her, she could influence those in authority to help many in need. Before she acted though, she called on all the Jews to fast and pray on her behalf. She realized that this was going to be more than just her doing something . . . it would take God!

Where does God have you and me today? How can we help someone, even in the midst of out challenges? Do we have influence? Do we have resources? Are we placed in such a place, at such a time to change things? Has God challenged us to put things on the line?

We cannot cringe from the challenge, as difficult as it may be! May we be like Esther and realize we are called but we also need to call a friend (or two or three)to intercede for us at such a time. Each of us can do something special for someone else. As believers, we hold royal positions and possess great power.However, we must realize that at such a time, we need to realize we are not alone!

And if I perish, I perish

. (Esther 4:16) To God be the glory!