Esther, a Jew in the foreign land of Babylon, was raised to royal position not by birth or talent, but by her beauty and the will of God. Through her lovely form and beauty, her humble actions, and her intuition, God allowed her to successfully gain the attention and respect of one of the most ruthless kings the world had ever seen in order to save her people—God’s people—from destruction. Queen Esther’s actions preserved the line of the promised Savior and advanced God’s plan for the salvation of you and me.

Chances are, you’ve not come to a “royal position.” Your life may not have beauty treatments, political intrigue, or high stakes drama. However, like Queen Esther, you have come to your unique position in life “for such a time as this.”

The all-knowing God placed you where you are, at this time in history, in your geographic location, in your family, at your workplace, as a part of your congregation “for such a time as this.” Like he did with Queen Esther, he is working through you to accomplish important work in his kingdom. Through your conversations and actions, you pass along the saving message of Jesus.

Have you come to be a wife? God brought you to your husband because he knew you would meet his emotional, physical, and spiritual needs by pointing him to Jesus.

Are you a mom? God knew your particular child would thrive under your biblical care and guidance in a way that no one else could provide.

Maybe you have come to a “sponsor” position. Can you pray for a child when no one else is doing so?

Maybe you’re a “kind-stranger-on-the-street” with a ready smile for someone barely making it through the day. Can you be the hands and feet of Jesus?

Are you a colleague? Do you see the toll office politics take on the person next to you? Have you come to this workplace for “such a time as this” to give godly answers to everyday questions?

You might be a daughter, sister, aunt, or co-worker. You may be all of the above.

The truth is, God has us come to many “positions” or roles during our lifetime. Often, the plans and purposes he has for us may never be fully realized this side of heaven. “Who knows why things are as they are?” we say. The story of Esther shows us that God knows. He’s given you what you need and brought you to the place you are to advance his plan of salvation. Incredibly, our seemingly ordinary positions will likely stretch beyond our lifetime and into generations yet unborn! You have come to your position for such a time as this.