I was watching the news recently and shaking my head at a negative story. I started to feel anxious and discouraged from my mental direction. But the Holy Spirit arrested me with a powerful thought.
He said: “You were born for such a time as this.”
WOW.
God does not make mistakes. He is a thinking, planning God!
In the book of Esther, a young Jewish woman became queen in a foreign land. When a plot arose to destroy her people, her cousin Mordecai urged her to speak to the king, even though it could cost her life. He said:
“Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14 NKJV)
Esther chose courage over fear and, through her obedience, God saved her people.
In a similar way, God chose the exact date and time for you to be born.
Pause and think about that.
While we may not always understand why certain events happen around us, we can remind ourselves:
“I was born for such a time as this.”
As followers of Jesus, our ultimate purpose is to:
- Know God through our life experience.
“Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord…” (Philippians 3:8 NKJV) - Share the good news of salvation.
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15 NKJV)
You are alive in this generation for a divine purpose. When the world tempts you to feel anxious or discouraged, remember: God planned for you to shine His light in this moment.
Reflection Question:
When I face confusing or discouraging events, how can I remind myself of my purpose in Christ and live it out?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for creating me for this time and this season. Forgive me for letting fear and discouragement cloud my view. When I face things I do not understand, help me remember: I was born for such a time as this. Give me the courage of Esther to trust Your plan and bring hope to others. Amen.
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the Take Back Your Temple program
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I’m interested in your program. I ❤️ that the program is Christ centered. I’m 72 years old and try to stay active. I had hip replacement on January 30 and that slowed me down, even though I had physical therapy. It didn’t take long for the pounds to pile up. I eat very healthy food and exercise regularly but it’s not enough to make a big difference. …I need to lose about 50 pounds…
Hi Jill – Thank you so much for sharing your story! First, I want to celebrate your determination to stay active and take care of the body God has entrusted to you, especially after your hip replacement. That takes courage and perseverance!
Many women in our community have felt the same way you do: eating healthy and exercising, yet still feeling “stuck” with the weight. Emotional and spiritual roots often play a bigger role than we realize, which is why Take Back Your Temple focuses on both physical health and inner healing through God’s Word.
I believe the Lord can meet you right where you are and guide you to the lasting results you are seeking. I’d love to invite you to learn more about the program and see if it feels like the right next step for you: https://takebackyourtemple.com/program2
You are not alone in this journey. God’s power and a loving, faith-filled community are here to support you!