For Such a Time as This

Notes: For Such a Time as This

Pastor Greg Laurie

September 15, 2013

Esther 1 and 2

1. We all have talents that we can use for God

We do not believe in coincidence, we believe in providence.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIrV)

"I know the plans I have for you," announces the Lord. "I want you to enjoy success. I do not plan to harm you. I will give you hope for the years

1 Timothy 4:14 (NIV)

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. to come.

2. There is a time to speak up and a time to be quiet.

Esther 2:10 (NIV)

Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had forbidden her to do so.

Esther 4:10-11 (NIV)

Then she instructed him to say to Mordecai, [11] “All the king’s officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that they be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter to them and spares their lives. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king.”

Esther 4:12-14 (NIV)

When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, [13] he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. [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 your royal position for such a time as this?”

3. Has God placed you where you are for such a time as this?

Esther 4:15-16 (NIV)

Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: [16] “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

4. Our lives belong to God.

Listen to God and ask for his guidance.

We are here for such a time as this!!!!!

The the prayer that changes things is the prayer that is offered to God.

The the prayer that changes things is the prayer that is offered to God.

Pray to God - get me to do what God wants me to do. Alignment with Him. He only answers prayers which are inspired by God.

If we don't put our heart into our prayers God will not put his heart into our prayers.

ACTS

Adoration - how great God is

Confession -

Thanksgiving -

Supplication -

Pray together - power in united prayer Matt 18-19

They prayed doubtingly

Psalm 4:8

Get it right with God commit it to The Lord.

Any communication with God must begin with Lord please forgive my sin.