For such a time as this! A “NOW” Kingdom Word!
by Mary Ann Wray
“For if you remain silent at this time, liberation and rescue will arise for the Jews from another place, and you and your father’s house will perish [since you did not help when you had the chance]. And who knows whether you have come into the kingdom for such a time as this [and for this very purpose]?” Esther 4:14
This one passage of scripture is an incredible encouragement to every victim of spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, manipulation, control and lording over from any spiritual leader. Why? Here’s why. As I read this passage in the Book if Esther today from a devotional, I felt this one verse jump out at me and felt that God was saying the following to you/ us…
Now is the time to raise your voice in concert with many others speaking out for such a time as this! The Lord promises deliverance for His people who have been oppressed, misused, and abused. Like Esther, whether or not we cooperate with the Holy Spirit and what He’s doing now will determine if His deliverance will come through you or someone else. But know this, it will come! God will not be mocked. His promises are true. Whatever a man sows the same he will reap!
When you raise your corporate voices in a spirit of faith and courage, a roar and a shout will come to the ears of the priesthood (Eli) that cannot be denied. See 1 Samuel 4: 14-22
The consequences of their sins will be found out. The consequences are between them and God’s sovereignty, but deliverance is yours. The glory and protection of the Lord has departed from them. Ichabod! But deliverance belongs to God’s chosen people!
Psalm 3:8 “From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.” NIV
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