This thought/phrase comes from a story in Esther (4). It was a time of decision on whether to speak/act or remain silent. It was a life or death situation and Esther was the only voice, but the potential result from her action could be her death. She was in place…’for such a time as this’. Have you ever been in this kind of situation? Right here… right now… regardless of what may be asked of you by the Lord – do you believe YOU are in the right place, the right time, with the ‘right stuff’ (whether or not it is life threatening)?
One thing we all have to realize is that you aren’t a mistake. Nor are you in the wrong place… you are where you are doing what you do because, unless you are being totally disobedient, there is a plan. You may not be called to the national or international stage, but you are called to the place you are in… and for a purpose. You can’t see it? Then stop, and seek the Lord. If it is ‘wrong’ He will help you find where you need to be.
“Many plans are in a man’s mind, But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).” (Proverbs 19:21, AMP)
“For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13, AMP)
“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” (Romans 8:28, AMP)
“…for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],” (2 Timothy 1:9, AMP)
I realize this is simplistic, but do you trust the Lord? Trust Him in ALL areas of your life? Do you give Him access to ALL areas? Do you believe He will help you to discover and then enable/equip/empower you to do? If you have a trust issue, you need to resolve this first. Take a long and serious look at what/how you allow the Lord to lead you. He will never lead you outside your purpose. And your purpose is really what defines you.
Right now you may be in a time of preparation, of equipping, of understanding in order to be prepared for what is coming. Take advantage of this time so that you won’t be scrambling when your ‘such a time’ occurs. Also, look at the 4 scriptures I have indicated to see where you are on your learning curve in them. The Romans scripture can be tempting. We all love that God is working all things to the good… but we don’t always consider the – to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. God doesn’t work/act outside His purpose. Neither should we. But this requires us to accept and grow in our purpose.
2 Timothy tells us that we have been called to a life of purpose. This is exciting. Remember, that if you step out in your purpose and get your foot stomped upon. It very likely isn’t the purpose… it may be the timing. Besides, when this happens we can always retreat to a position of learning and understanding and them proceed. He will always be with us in all we do to live in our purpose.
