Soaring Above Life's Storms...: For "such a time as this"

As children of God, people are watching to see how we hold up under pressure, anxiety, stress, or fear. If we are spiritually prepared when a crisis arises, there will be no need to panic, but simply call on the name of Jesus and He will deliver us from fear. In the Bible (the book of Esther), God's purpose was accomplished through Esther in the times in which she lived. Esther was a Jewish maiden who was eventually chosen to be Queen of Persia. Mordecai, Esther's cousin, urged Esther to take action to save her people and points to her higher purpose: "Who knows whether you have not attained royalty "for such a time as this"? Esther 4:14. Esther's courage came from her faith in God. She stepped up at the right time and saved her people. We may not have as much power and influence as Esther, but God places us where He wants us to be "for such a time as this". Your influence may only be to your family, your neighbors, your co-workers, or your close friends, but we must recognize our purpose and use our influence wherever God assigns us "for such a time as this".This book tells of Joyce's preparation for handling her "such a time as this" storm, when she was thrust into temporary "homelessness" following a car crash into her home. Only God knows our "such a time as this" - whether it's a serious illness, financial difficulties, job loss, loss of loved ones, loss of material things, etc. God has brought Joyce through them all.How are you preparing for your "such a time as this"? Will you be ready? Will you pass the test?