What If It Was Never About You?
Part 1 of 5 on Esther 4:10-16
📖 Esther 4:10–11 (NIV)
10 Then she instructed him to say to Mordecai, 11 "All the king's officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that they be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter to them and spares their lives. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king."
💡 Big Idea:
Sometimes you show up in God’s timing—not just to bless *yourself*, but to unlock destiny for others. Your platform, skills, or influence may be divinely arranged for someone else’s breakthrough.
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1. Esther’s Moment of Purpose
Esther was living her best life in the royal courts—rich wardrobe, unlimited feasts, royal favor.
Suddenly, a crisis: Her cousin Mordecai sent the urgent message—a law to kill all the Jewish people was coming. That included *her* people.
Though she didn’t choose to be queen, God placed her “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14). Her elevated position wasn’t just personal; it was providential.
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2. What God Has Given You
Ask yourself:
- What doors are open for you right now?
- Are you using those for breaking chains or building walls?
If a brother or sister in the community is struggling—mental health, job loss, depression—how easily could you be *their* Esther?
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3. The Cost of Silence
Comfort is a trap. Esther risked death by approaching the king without being summoned. That wasn’t easy.
If we choose silence, it doesn’t mean safety, it means complacency. History—ours or communal—is shaped by the ones who spoke into the darkness, not by those who stayed silent.
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4. Practical Steps You Can Take Today
| Step | Action |
**1. Pray & discern** Ask God: What doors have You placed me in? Who’s around me that needs bold intervention?
**2. Step out** Speak up. Lend your influence. Connect a struggling friend with a mentor. |
**3. Open-deed faith** Your identity isn’t just about your platform, but what you do *with* it.
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5. In Closing
So here’s the question: **What if your purpose is bigger than your comfort?**
Your promotion, network, and influence—you might be living “not for yourself.” You’re actually in position to speak hope, connect resources, or even stop a crisis.
And God didn’t call you for convenience. He called you for purpose.
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**Further Reflection**
- **Who is your Mordecai?** Is there someone nudging you to use your influence for good?
- **How will you respond today?** Will you lean into the discomfort or lean back into convenience?