Esther 4 SOAP: Ready to be used by Him?

Today’s reading is Esther Chapter 4.

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Here is what I heard using the SOAP devotional method:

Scripture: Esther 4: 14

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”

Observation:

God’s will will be carried out, but if you don’t step up, not only will your family be gone, but you will have missed your chance to be a part of the Lord’s plan.

Application:

God’s plan will transpire with or without me. But If I listen, pray and really pay attention, He may use me in that plan to achieve His objectives.

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your plan in the ways you have already. Please allow me to hear you and follow you and carry out what you have had planned for me to do long ago. I realize you don’t need me, that others could take my place. But thank you for the honor, excitement and joy you have brought me so far in sharing your word. Please guide me as I continue and carry out my next steps so that they will be honoring.