Hey Reader, Do you ever feel like the only Christian in your workplace, classroom, sports team, or ministry? The only one truly living for God's glory while surrounded by compromise? If so, I have a special word of encouragement for you today from the book of Esther. In today's Bible Study video on Esther Chapter 2, we see how God positioned Esther as the only Jewish woman in the king's harem. And it wasn't by accident - God had a kingdom assignment that only she could fulfill in that role. I pray this word lights a fire in you to embrace your anointing as "the only one" for such a time as this. Dig into the study now, and let's talk more in the comments about what this looks like practically! Before you go, be sure to grab the Esther Bible Study Guide below to enhance your personal study time and pull out the specific revelation God has for you in this powerful book.
Remember, all that time spent as "the only one" is preparation for promotion. Persevere in character and obedience - your "for such a time as this" moment is coming! P.s. Are you in the Cleveland, Ohio area and ready to explore the Bible with me? I’d love for you to join me this October for a 4-week series as we dive into my new book, Taking the 5 Leaps, and study God’s Word TOGETHER! We'll gather every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. LIVE at Church on the North Coast (Valley View Campus), walk through powerful principles and gain life-changing insights.It's going to be an amazing time of connection, growth, and fresh revelation from God. Register HERE.
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Reader, We start today!The book of Esther tells the story of God's providence at work behind the scenes. Unlike many books of the Bible, God's name is never mentioned directly, yet His hand is evident throughout every chapter as He preserves His people and accomplishes His purposes through ordinary individuals placed in extraordinary circumstances. Today's video goes live at 7:00 a.m. ET and provides an overview of Esther's story, historical setting, and the key themes we'll explore...
Hey Reader, For the last two weeks, we've been talking about The Return. We started by talking about those seasons when life gets busy, our rhythms change, and we suddenly recognize a distance in our time with God. Last week, I shared one of the ways I intentionally return when I recognize that distance in my own life. I do something I call a seeking, an intentional time when I remove distractions, create more space, and commit myself to seeking and hearing from God. This week, I want to talk...
Hey Reader, “For such a time as this.” It has become somewhat of a clarion call in Christian circles. We quote it when someone steps into purpose, begins something new, or recognizes that perhaps God has positioned them somewhere for a reason. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But as I prepared for our upcoming study through Esther, I was reminded of something important: those words were spoken in the midst of grief, uncertainty, difficulty, and an unimaginable amount of weightiness....