For such a time…

“But then, I’m reminded not of the why – but of the Who — God.“

When do you feel God speaking to you the loudest?? I believe that God can come to us with a message anytime of the day or night, but I often feel/see/hear God’s voice the loudest very early in the morning. Often before I’ve even opened my eyes!  

And yes, God is speaking to us all! (Matthew 13:9 – “Whoever has ears, let them hear.”)

Sometimes it even wakes me up out of a good sleep. It’s what prompted me to start a Facebook page: “Together – with Pastor Jane” in order to read from the Bible every day. I awoke to a strong voice (I honestly don’t know if it was actually an audible voice, or something that just shook me awake on the inside!) But the message was clear, “Read the Bible – Read it out loud – For a year.”

My first thought was – “Uh… no way. That’s not possible and it would be so boring, and I NEVER stick to anything like that more than a week.”

And I dismissed it. (Or so I thought – seems that when it comes from God, it’s difficult to do…)

Long story short – I am reading through the Bible – out loud – every day on my Facebook page. It’s not professional, or perfect, and boy, do I struggle with those Bible names! I often wonder if anyone else is even looking at it, and I keep asking God, ”WHY??” But then, I’m reminded not of the why – but of the Who — God. Trust and obey. So, trust and obey, I will.

This morning I awoke with these words – “For such a time as this.” It’s from the Bible! Esther 4:14 – “…For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for just such a time as this.” (Emphasis mine)

God’s message to me was to tell people that we all need to draw as close as we can to the Word of God, to pay attention! If you’re reading this, it’s for that reason. Don’t put it off! FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS. Get into a good Bible study, read God’s word, PRAY! Meditate on devotions that reflect God’s word, go to a Gospel-centered church that focuses on the life, ministry, death AND resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Messiah and our Savior. Grab a few friends and start discussing the Word.

YOU were made for a time such as this – God needs you. Rise up!