God’s Word Says….

Esther 4:14 (NCV)
14 If you keep quiet at this time, someone else will help and save the Jewish people, but you and your father’s family will all die. And who knows, you may have been chosen queen for just such a time as this.”

My Thoughts…..

I wonder how often we look at others and see the value that they bring to the kingdom of God? Why, look at my pastor, he is such a Bible scholar, loves people and the love for his Maker is so prevalent, I know God can use him in so many ways. And look at my Sunday School teacher, so talented in the Word and able to share it with such grace. Oh, and Brother ??? for I have so much respect for his godliness that shines through in so many ways. Do you relate to any of this Brother? How about you Sister? I believe that so often we see these qualities in people that we look up to, and that is good! However, these precious folk will never stand a chance at influencing our coworkers, or our family members that refuses to darken the doors of our church. Just as Esther was told, I believe that God is saying to us today: you don’t need a seminary degree to be my witness; I never intended for you to take the preacher to your family member to witness, although that may be great, but I expected you to be my witness, my representative, in their presence just as you boldly do in Sunday School and inside the church building. For I have placed you in their presence for such a time as this – perhaps today will be the day of salvation for them!

Challenge……

Friends, I want to encourage you, and remind myself, that we are more than conquerors in Jesus’ name and in His strength! For He can do all things through them that trust Him and live according to His Word! You have value in the kingdom just as you are. God didn’t make any junk, He created you and saved you so that you may go and be His witnesses! Your coincidental meeting with unsaved loved ones may not be as coincidental as we may think, for God has a plan to save our family and friends that we have lifted up before Him in prayer. God wants to use us to plant that seed of kindness, or an encouraging word, or our witness as to what God has brought us through, or just to share love with those that may not feel like anyone loves them like God truly does! Esther stood the chance of being killed for appearing before the king when not called by him, but she did it anyway in order to plead for, and save her people. Are you willing to take that chance of pleading with, and witnessing to, your loved ones today? You may be placed into a situation for such a time as this, please don’t let Satan convince you to do otherwise. Call upon the Lord – He is near, and will answer the call of His own!

Prayer……

Lord Jesus, You know how weak and afraid Your people have gotten, and You have opened our eyes to see the ill effects this has placed on our families, who are in disarray. Please continue to work in my life to be bold in my witness for You, to my family members and to those that I spend time with. Please continue to remind me each day of the reason You have placed me in the scenarios in which I find myself. Please give me more and more boldness to be the witness You desire. Please help me to curb the desire to promote self, but instead promote You above all else, for only You can touch the heart and save the soul. Thank You for the provision You have made for us to freely accept, so that we may one day baste in Your presence and enjoy the wonders of heaven! Thank You for that kind of love! For it is in the precious and loving name of Jesus my Lord, that I ask all this, AMEN!

Action…..

In response to God leading You through this devotional today, please get with a Bible teaching Pastor you may know and allow him to guide you. Otherwise feel free to reply to my post online, or you may email me directly at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com. I will gladly add you to my prayer list, and/or respond to your request(s) ASAP.