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GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST!

It is my delight to welcome you to this year's Annual Prayer Summit. Without a doubt, we are very grateful that He who promised is faithful and will continue to be (1 Thess. 5:24).

As we convene under the theme “Call A Solemn Assembly: “You Have Come To The Kingdom For Such A Time As This” (Esther 4:6-17); we are encouraged to be a people that will always obey and recognize that God has placed us in our positions for a purpose. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit, let it be our deep desire to surrender our will and allow God to transform us, renew our minds, and increase our sensitivity to His ways. Let us be confident in knowing that the Lord has intentionally selected us to become a Body fitly framed together, for the fulfilling of His Purpose.

May God continue to richly bless you, watch over you, and grant you peace.

In His Service, Pastor S. Robert Stewart

HOLY GREETINGS, I would like to thank our Lord and savior Jesus Christ for his grace and mercies.

To our Pastor and First Lady Stewart and, the entire body of believers at Pentecostal Tabernacle, peace and many blessings.

For the Past seven years I have served God and my fellowmen as the prayer leader and it has been a great honor and privilege for me to serve in this department. God has been very gracious to me and my team.

Throughout this time we have seen many lives changed. Certainly we have come to the Kingdom for such time as this. Our prayers are being bottled up in heaven.

(And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of the saints.)

Let us continue to pray and seek the face of the Lord while we wait in anticipation of his glorious return.

God richly bless you Sis. Una Lawrence

OUR GUEST SPEAKERS Pastor Wayne and Evangelist Arlene Williams Victory Tabernacle International Avon Park,FL

SUMMIT SCHEDULE Friday, October 25th 7:00PM Saturday, October 26th 10:00AM-1:00PM Sunday, October 27th 11:15AM and 7:00PM

“AND WHO KNOWETH WHETHER THOU ART COME TO THE KINGDOM FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” (Esther 4:14)

ESTHER: God’s providence in the lives of His people Every child of God called to His Kingdom was called for a purpose.

As God’s people navigate through life’s pathways striving to fulfill their purpose, they are often intercepted by challenges of loss, fear, doubt, rejection, disappointments and betrayals. In their finiteness and limitations how can God’s people persevere when their path gets treacherous?

God has a unique individual plan for each of his children as well as corporately for the body of Christ. He promises to be with us to the end. “Being confident of this very thing, that, he who hath begun a good work in you, will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1: 6).

Many times we find ourselves in cruel unfortunate situations where it is impossible to defend ourselves or support others. When we recognize our powerlessness over our problems, it can be a great opportunity to prove God’s Sovereignty and faithfulness. When we turn our situations of helplessness over to God we will find that success comes through His power, not our weakness.

The story of Esther is a testimony of God’s faithfulness in defending his people even when they are unaware of what he is doing to work on their behalf.

Every step in Esther’s life was ordained by God to fulfill his purpose to bring an amazing deliverance to his people.

Esther was a beautiful young orphan girl who was raised a devout Jew by her cousin Mordecai.

She was strategically placed by God in a position of influence where she trusted God through prayer to accomplish his purpose and demonstrate his power in the lives of his people destined for destruction.

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There are no coincidences in this story. Every detail of all that happened was divinely planned and executed by a God who loves and watches over his people at all times.

To understand the development of events, the characters involved must be considered. There is: (a) Vashti, the disobedient queen who refused to honor her husband’s (the King’s) wishes. (b) Esther: the beautiful Jewish orphan who found favor with the King and her God. (c) Mordecai: the alert gatekeeper who was in the right place at the right time. (d) Ahasuerus: the King who had a sleepless night. (e) Haman: the King’s hateful and arrogant assistant.

It is the third year of the reign of King Ahasuerus (uh-haz-you-EH-rus, the Hebrew form of the Xerxes) over the vast province of the Persian Empire. There were 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia. The Jewish people are in exile under the authority of pagan rulers. The palace at Shushan is buzzing with excitement and revelry. The King has planned 180 days of celebration, putting on display the vast wealth and splendor of his Kingdom. He has invited all his Princes, governors, aides and army officers from all over Media-Persia to join in the festivities. King Ahasuerus is having s great time. There has been a lot of drinking and reveling and now the celebration is in its final stage. King Ahasuerus has one last drunken thought; I will put my Beautiful Queen Vashti on display for all my lofty friends and cohorts to see. He sent messengers demanding that Vashti (who is hosting the festivities for the women in the Royal House) be brought to him adorned in her most exquisite regal attire including her crown. Ahasuerus desired the Nobles and the Party attendees to see Vashti on display because she was beautiful and fair to look on (Esther 1:11). Vashti refused to obey the King’s command. He was furious and enraged with anger. He consulted with his wise-men (astrologers) and princes to determine what Vashti’s fate should be. She had publicly embarrassed and humiliated the King. Fearing Vashti’s behavior could set a precedence for other women to emulate they decided to depose her and give her possession to another woman who was better than her (Esther 1:19). The King was advised to make a decree (pass a law) that all women of the empire should honor their husbands. This law should be irreversible and stand as a deterrent to any Vashti-like behavior among the women of the province. Every woman of the province small and great was ordered to respect their husbands (Esther 1:20).

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ESTHER RISE TO FAME Queen Vashti having been deposed, would never again be welcomed in the presence of the King. Therefore, the King needed a new wife. A proposal was made by the Kings servants that he should seek a wife from among the young maidens in the provinces of his Kingdom. The proposal pleased the King and plans were immediately implemented. Officers were appointed throughout the province to gather all the young maidens and bring them to the palace where they would be pampered and prepared for selection and coronation. The maiden who pleased the King would be chosen and crowned Queen. Among the girls brought to the palace was a Jewish orphan named Esther (her name means a star). She was raised by her cousin Mordecai a devout Jew and keeper of the gate at the palace of shushan. On arrival at the Kingdom Esther immediately found favor with Hegia, the chaperone of the women vying for the coveted title ‘Queen’. Hegai appointed her seven servants selected from the King’s palace, provided her with beauty treatments and gave her the best apartment in harem.

ESTHER BECOMES QUEEN Having completed the twelve months of grooming and purification, it was Esther’s time to be presented to the King. Esther had been charged by Mordecai not to reveal he true ethnic identity and was careful in not doing so. The Jewish people were living in exile throughout the Persian Empire. They were disliked by the other nations and were not treated favorably. Esther wisely followed the instructions of Hegai (the Kings chamberlain who knew him well) on how to adorn herself to please the King. Esther was admired by all who saw her. “And Esther obtained favor in the sight of all them that looked upon her (Esther 2:15).

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Queen (Esther 2:17). The coronation culminated with a great banquet for Esther, to which all the Nobles and Officials were invited. A holiday was proclaimed throughout the Province and generous gifts were given to all in attendance.

MORDECAI THE ALERT GATE KEEPER— (In the right place at the right time) When the children of Israel, living in captivity in Babylon were given the opportunity to return to their native homeland many did not. Mordecai was among those who remained in exile.

Mordecai was a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin. He was a prominent leader in the Jewish community, and had an official role at the King’s gate. Esther, his orphaned cousin whom he has raised as his daughter, has just been crowned Queen. While performing his duties at the gate Mordecai overheard a plot where two of the King’s officers were conspiring to assassinate him. Mordecai informed Esther of the plot and she relayed the information to the King giving Mordecai credit for the report. The report was investigated and proven true. The perpetrators were found guilty and executed.

Mordecai’s action was deserving of a great honor but he was not rewarded at the time. God had an appointed time; the right time. “A man’s heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directed his steps”. The account was recorded in the Royal records.

HAMAN: The King’s hateful and arrogant assistant Haman is introduced in Esther chapter 3 where King Ahaseurus promotes him to a position of honor higher than all the other princes that were with him (Esther 3:1). Haman is an Agagite, a descendant of King Agag the Amalekites. The Amalekites hated the Israelites and had fought bitterly against them centuries earlier. This was the nation God had commanded King Saul to destroy but he disobeyed and saved Agag (1 Samuel 15). Centuries later the consequences of King Saul’s disobedience is igniting a serious threat to the Jewish people. King Ahasuerus had 8

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commanded that his servants in the gate bow and reverence Haman, but Mordecai refused.

Mordecai being a devout Jew believed he should only bow and reverence one God, the only true God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Mordecai was urged by his friends to obey the command but he would not compromise his Godly principles and reverence a mere human. He believed “Hear oh Israel the Lord thy God is one Lord” (Deuteronomy 6:4).

Haman was informed that Mordecai was a Jew and he was furious that Mordecai would not give him the reverence he demanded. He vowed a deadly revenge not only on Mordecai but on all the Jewish people throughout Persia (Esther 3:5). Haman devised a plan and sought the Kings permission to implement it. Haman without identifying the people he wished to kill persuaded the King to issue a decree calling for the extermination of all the Jews in the Empire on a specific date. Haman told the King that, “There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy Kingdom, who keep themselves separate. Their customs are different from those of all other people and they do not obey the King’s laws. It is not in the King’s best interest to tolerate them. The King agreed with Haman’s proposal, confirming his decision by giving Haman his signet ring to seal the decree. Without having an investigation into Haman’s accusations or finding out the identity of ‘these certain people’; the King gave Haman complete authority to “do with them as it seemeth good to him” (Esther 3:11) The decree ordering the killing of all Jews was drafted, signed and sealed with the King’s signet ring. The letters were sent to all governors and officials throughout the Empire.

As soon as Haman decree was published there was sorrow and mourning among all Jews everywhere. Mordecai sent messengers to inform Esther of Haman’s plan. He pleaded with her to petition the King on behalf of her people. Sensing the risk and danger she would face she advised Mordecai to gather the people in a solemn assembly for three days of fasting and prayer and she and her assistants would do the same. Mordecai believed God could deliver his people and Esther could be the channel of deliverance. Mordecai assured Esther that divine providence may have brought her to the Kingdom for this critical moment to speak on behalf of her people. Mordecai told Esther “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the Kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14).

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Esther resolved that after seeking God’s favor through and fasting, she would go in unto the King and petition on behalf of her people. She was prepared to sacrifice her life for her people.

Her courageous resolve was, “I will go in unto the King and if I perish, I perish” (Esther 4:16).

ESTHER FINDS FAVOR On the third day when the fast was finished, Esther adorned herself appropriately in her royal apparel and entered the inner court of the King’s Palace. There the King gave her a favorable reception by extending the golden scepter, endearing her to make her request. Esther graciously invited both the King and Haman to two banquets assuring the King she would make her request known at a later time. The King and Haman were completely oblivious of Esther’s plan. Haman left the palace feeling highly honored. However his elation was short-lived when he encountered Mordecai who refused to give him obeisance (Esther 5:13, 19). Haman went home and shared his concerns with his wife and friends who encouraged him to build a gallows and go early in the morning to seek permission from the King to hang Mordecai.

AHASUERUS: The King who could not sleep Haman’s hatred for Mordecai compelled him to focus continually on his demise. While he was planning Mordecai’s death, God was intervening on Mordecai’s behalf. That night the king could not sleep. He asked that the Royal Records be brought and read to him. He realized that Mordecai had not been honored for preventing his murder. Haman is eager to have Mordecai hanged. The King is eager to have him honored. Both paths collided early the following morning in the King’s court. Haman has come to seek permission from the King to execute Mordecai, but before he had a chance to make his request, the King had one of his own. “What should be done for the man whom the King delights to honor? (Esther 6:6). Assuming the Kings reference pertained to him, Haman recommended the most elaborate public display of honor (Esther 6:8, 9) 10

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The King agreed to Haman’s suggestions and ordered him to go immediately and do everything he had outlined for Mordecai. The King commanded Haman to “make haste-----and do so to Mordecai the Jews that sitteth at the King’s gate. Let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken” (Esther 6:10). The Person Haman hated so deeply he now had to honor and celebrate as the King’s favorite. Haman had no clue what Mordecai’s God could do. “The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the Lord standeth forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations (Psalm 33:10-11).

“The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him” (2 Chronicles 16:9). This assignment made Haman furious but he had to obey the order. He went home angry and even there could find no solace. His wife’s conclusion was “If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shall surely fall before him” (Esther 6:13).

Mordecai was a blessed and humble follower of the only true God and therefore his enemy would never triumph over him.

THE SECOND BANQUET: The Plot Revealed While Haman was meetings with his friends a servant came and ushered him away to the second private banquet hosted by Esther. The King wasted no time enquiring of Esther what was her request and renewing his promise that her petition would be granted and her request performed even to the half of the his Kingdom (Esther 7:2).

Esther’s responded to the King “If I have found favor with you, your majesty and if it pleases you, grant me my life, this is my petition. And spare my people, this is my request. For I and my people have been sold to be destroyed, killed and annihilated” (Esther 7:3-4). After explaining the life-threatening situation, Esther wisely waited for the King’s response. Enraged he inquired of her ‘Who would this be and where is he that would dare to do such a thing?” Esther replied, “An adversary and enemy, this vile and wicked Haman” (Esther 7:3-6). This disclosure made the King very angry. He left the palace and went for a walk in the garden. When he returned from his walk he found Haman in a compromising position with Esther. Haman was pleading for his life CALL A SOLEMN ASSEMBLY PRAYER SUMMIT 2019

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but the King felt he was assaulting Esther and immediately ordered his execution. Haman was taken out and hung on the gallows he had built for Mordecai. What a difference a day makes.

God’s timing is always perfect. Haman”s plan for Mordecai’s demise became his fate. “Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). Haman’s pride and bitter hatred for Mordecai led him to a very sad end. “For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted (Luke 14:11). Haman was so blinded by rage he could not understand Mordecai was covered by divine protection- “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31).

Isaiah 54:17 assures God’s people, “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord”. Haman’s plan to destroy God’s chosen people was not a problem for the almighty God. He is always in control.

King Ahasuerus wasted no time in promoting Mordecai. He was elevated from Gate Keeper to second in command to the King. Mordecai was given the signet ring that the King had given to Haman. Esther was given all of Haman’s estate over which she placed Mordecai to be manager.

There are no coincidences in the lives of God’s people. His sovereign rule guarantees that, “All things work together for good, to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

PROVISION, ACCESS AND FAVOR Esther and Mordecai found favor with the King. All the things Haman possessed and boasted about was given to them. Knowing Haman’s decree was still the law (It could not be revoked), Esther knew her task was not complete. She had one more request of the King. She fell at his feet and tearfully pleaded with him for a reversal of Haman’s decree. She desired a permanent stay of execution for her people. The King could not reverse Haman’s decree but he ordered that a second one be drafted in every language spoken throughout the empire and published immediately in all provinces. This decree gave the Jews permission to unite and defend themselves against all attacks on the day assigned for their destruction. On the day designated 12

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for the annihilation of God’s people, they gathered in cities throughout the provinces. Instead of becoming victims, they were celebrating victory over their enemies. Five hundred men were killed in Shushan including Haman”s 10 sons. Esther requested of the King that Haman’s sons be impaled on the gallows their father built. The King granted her request (Esther 9:13).Displaying Haman’s sons in this manner served as a warning to the Jews’ enemies and was a sign of dishonor to the pagan people.

It was a day of great rejoicing for God’s people. The very day that was decreed for their destruction became a day of joyful celebration. Their mourning was turned into joy. “For I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them and make them rejoice from their sorrow” (Jeremiah 31:13). The enemy thought they would triumph, but God had another plan. He gave his people victory over the enemy “The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities—and no man could withstand them. The Jews struct down all their enemies with a sword, killing and destroying them, and they did what they pleased to those who hated them” (Esther 9:2-5).

There was a celebration of feasting and joy. They were united all across the Persian Empire.

A HERITAGE GUARANTEED: The Feast of Purim Established Mordecai’s rise to power and prominence in the Kings house was reported throughout Persia.

He designated two days to celebrate the wonderful work of deliverance that God had done for them. The days of celebration was established to be observed in joyful praises by all Jews and their descendants and by all those who joined themselves to them (Esther 9:27).

It should be observed as: A day of cheerfulness, feasting and joy

A day of generosity-sending gifts

A day of Charity-Giving gifts to the poor Mordecai and Esther instituted this festival and called it the feast of Purim. It is to be commemorated annually from generation to generation in remembrance of their deliverance, “That the generations to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children. That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments” (Psalm 78:6-7) CALL A SOLEMN ASSEMBLY PRAYER SUMMIT 2019

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Esther and Mordecai decreed, signed and recorded the regulations for this memorial feast “The Jews ordained and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these days according to their writings and according to their appointed time every year; and these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province and every city; and these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed” (Esther 9:28).

The feast is to celebrate the victory of the Jews over their enemies in Persia and it must never be forgotten.

GOD GIVES VICTORY The book of Esther began with King Ahasuerus displaying his power and might. It closes with God demonstrating his power through the lives of two faithful servants- a humble gate keeper, and an obedient Jewish orphan, Mordecai and Esther. In a strange land with pagan rule God honored their faithfulness, blessed them and made them a blessing to his people. God will prepare a table for his people in the presence of their enemies (Psalm 23: 5).

Esther the Queen and Mordecai the Kings second in Command were given full authority to confirm the decree of the feast of Purim. Mordecai was great in the King’s house and his fame went throughout all the provinces. “Mordecai waxed greater and greater”(Esther 9: 4). Esther and Mordecai advanced greatly in the Kingdom of the Persian King. Their elevation to prominence did not weaken their faith. When faced with the threat of death, they sought the help of God. God answered their prayers as they humbly stood in their positions of prominence trusting him to work out his purpose in the lives of his people. God gave them victory over the enemy and they gave him the glory. Because of the manifestation of God’s power many of the people of the land became Jews. Regardless of the circumstances God’s people are faced with, His providence will never fail.

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GOD: The Same Yesterday Today and Forever (Hebrews 13:8) The God of Esther and Mordecai is the same God of the twenty first century believer. The world today is very similar to the pagan world Mordecai and Esther lived in. Believers in Jesus Christ are surrounded by a culture that hates our faith and our God. Jesus said, “I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you” (John 15:19).

How is the story of Esther relevant to believers in today’s society?

There are several lessons that believers in Christ can learn from the life of Esther. As they endeavor to navigate through pathways of spiritual, moral and social decline, believers are overwhelmed with negative messages that challenge our faith. Jesus said “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all other things will be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). Our King, the King of Kings did not offer his people a half of His Kingdom, He gave his all.

He paid the ultimate price. He gave his life to save a lost and dying world from sin. When we come to Christ deserving of death we find his arms outstretched with his free gift of forgiveness.

As Kingdom citizens we are positioned for a purpose. 1 Peter 2:9 says, “We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light of salvation”.

We have been strategically positioned in our world as representatives of God’s Kingdom. How are we affecting the pagan world in which we live? God’s people should live so the world realizes that our God is the only true God. When we live in obedience to God’s commands and honor him in all our ways, he can work through us to draw others to him.

We should let our light shine before men so that others may see our good works and come to glorify our father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16). We have come to a position of privilege in the Kingdom for one purpose; to make our God known.

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behalf of his people. They were not intimidated by the pagan culture around them. They were not impressed by the elaborate display of wealth and material possessions in the great Persian Empire. Their lives reflect what they believed and who they believed-the only true God. Their elevation to positions of prominence in the pagan country was not used for personal gratification.

They allowed God to use them to get favor for his people. In the threat of destruction they called on their God in prayer and through divine providence gained victory over their enemy. God’s covenant love for his people will prevail over every plan of the enemy.

Like Esther and Mordecai, God’s people today are living in a world that is hostile to God and anything pertaining to Him. As Kingdom citizens our behavior, our attitude every aspect of our lives should reflect the Kingdom culture. God expects us to “deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and to live soberly, righteously and Godly in this present world” (Titus 2:12).

When we have our ‘Haman’ moments (these will come because the world hates us) with threats of death and fear surrounding us, we can turn to our King who has given us access to his throne room and invites us to come boldly before the throne of grace, where we will obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:6).

In 1 Thessalonians 2:12 God’s people are encouraged to “walk worthy of God, who called you unto his Kingdom”. God has called us from sin and shame to a position of privilege in his Kingdom.

He has given us power and authority to work on his behalf in our world. “But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you and ye shall be witnesses unto me…” (Acts 1:8)

Can God trust us with the cause of the Kingdom?

When Israel was faced with destruction Mordecai asked Esther “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the Kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther realizing the magnitude of the situation responded with faith. She called for the people to gather in a solemn assembly. They united in three days of fasting and prayer. She resolved in heart to stand in her position on behalf of her people even at the risk of losing her life. “I will go in unto the King and if I perish, I perish” (Esther 4:16). God answered their prayer. She did not compromise her position. She fulfilled her purpose. God gave the Jewish people victory over their enemy. The sequence of events that came together to give the Jews complete victory could only happen through divine intervention.

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But the scripture assures us that when we call God answers. Jeremiah 33:3 says, “Call unto me and I will answer you and shew you great and mighty things, which thou knowest not”. Because of Esther’s faith and sacrifice extraordinary favor was granted to her and her people.

Believers today are faced with similar challenges as did the Jewish people in Persia. The Kingdom to which Mordecai and Esther was called was an earthly one ruled by a Pagan idol worshiping King. As followers of Jesus Christ we have been called to an eternal Kingdom that is not of this world. (John 18:36; Daniel 4:3) We serve the King of Kings who has extended the scepter of love, forgiveness and eternal life.

When we accept this offer we become “fellow-citizens with the saints and of the household of God.” (Ephesians 2:19). We have been “delivered from the power of darkness into the Kingdom of his dear Son” (Colossians 1:13). We can come to him in faith, not fear, uncertain whether we will be favorably welcomed or face death. Our King gives us the privilege of coming to Him anywhere and anytime. He invites us to come boldly to his throne of grace. He promises, “Before we call, he will answer; and while we are speaking he will hear” (Isaiah 65:24). God has positioned us in this world to advance His purpose. As we follow Him, let us faithfully commit ourselves to defend the cause of the Kingdom in spite of the challenges we face in a secular world. We must continue to fast and pray and seek his direction. It is only when we allow God to take complete control of our lives that he can use us to fulfill his purpose.

Believer in Christ has been given power to impact the world. “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witness unto me…” (Acts 1: 8). Jesus gave his life for us. We should live so our lives reflect the culture of our Father’s kingdom. Like Esther we should be resolute in our position, pray for God’s purpose to be fulfilled through us. We will gain power over the enemy and God will get the glory.

If ever a time the world needs the people of God it is now.

“WHO KNOWETH WHETHER THOU ART COME TO THE KINGDOM FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” (Esther 4:14)

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