There’s no telling how God might use this

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “Renewed hope”

Our Bible verse for today: “Who knows if you were made queen for just such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 (NLT)

Our thought for today: “There’s no telling how God might use this”

The Old Testament book of Esther is fascinating for many reasons. For one thing, it is the only book in the Bible that makes no direct mention of God. And yet, His presence in the background is obvious throughout the story, and His purpose for the main events becomes crystal clear by the end. The Story of Esther and her cousin Mordecai is also loved because of their courage to remain faithful and to do the right thing, even when circumstances were confusing and threatening.

This morning, I’m going to share with you two quotes from the editorial notes in the Swindoll Study Bible. I’m going to quote them in-full and at length because I think they summarize the book of Esther about as well as it can be summarized, and Chuck also helps us to see the personal application for us:

“The sovereignty and faithfulness of God permeates each scene. Nothing is truly coincidental … When events seemed out of control to Esther and Mordecai, when the king dictated ruin for their people, when evil was poised to triumph, God was at work. He worked through their dark days (Esther was being taken into the harem in Esth. 2:1-16), their faithful obedience (Esther risking her life before the king in Esth. 5:1-3), and their victories (Esther revealing Haman’s plot and the Jews destroying their enemies in Esth. 7-9). This message is clear: God is sovereign even when life doesn’t make sense.”

Pastor Chuck concludes: “Life can be hard. Difficult times happen, and pain cannot be avoided. When life doesn’t make sense, do you turn to God or away from Him? Let the book of Esther encourage you that God is always present and active – even when you don’t see him. Jesus calls us friends (John 15:15), and the Spirit is our Advocate (John 14:26). Trust and obey, as Esther did … and watch God work.”

Whatever difficult situation you may be facing in life right now, remember that God is there with you, He does have a plan, and He is at work behind the scenes. There is no telling how He might be planning to use this. So, trust Him, obey Him, and just keep doing the right thing.

God bless,
Pastor Jim

(If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville

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