Raised for a Purpose, Armed for a Battle

Sometimes some of us are not aware of the weight of God's purpose for our lives. I have read the Book of Esther many a time. In a way, it was a feel-good read. An orphan girl raised to be a queen in a dramatic way. But God, in His great purpose for Esther, raised her as queen at the Susa Palace for such a time to be a weapon against the enemy who was there, fuming, scheming, and plotting against the Jews to bring them to nothing. And Esther got grace and favor in the eyes of the king. The favour got her the right judgement for the enemy.

The same grace and favor that brings us mercy from God empowers us to destroy the schemes of the enemy. God uses the same favor to bring judgment over the enemy who schemes against us, our family, and our people.

Esther was going through a trauma in her mind when she was quietly preparing the feast for the king. She only reveals it later, as it is in the verse. It is in Esther 7:4.

"For I and my people have been sold to be destroyed, killed and annihilated. If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept quiet, because no such distress would justify disturbing the king."

Not a single plan from the enemy is against just us, but to eradicate our generation. When Haman schemed, he plotted not against a man but a clan. God has given us families to build; may He bestow us favor to destroy the enemy who is plotting to destroy us too.

I love the following words, which are the exact words of Priscilla Shirer in one of her sermons:

"If I found out that someone is scheming, that's a whole different story. Because scheming implies 'preplanning.' If you've been scheming against me, that means you've been watching for a while. You've been trying to figure out what is about me that is most vulnerable so that you can take advantage of me. You've been studying to find out what my patterns are, what the prediction of my flesh is, what my preferences are, so that you can figure out the best time to take full advantage of me. And I've found out that you are not just scheming against me, but you have eyes on my family, my husband, my children. When I find out that you've been scheming against me and the people that I love, well then, it's a war you want."

What is Esther's way to protect her family? She fasted, prayed, and showed bravery in reaching out to the king. Throughout it all, God was with her. Before Esther was even born, her purpose on earth was written by God. She was chosen to eradicate the enemy who would plot to kill God's chosen people, herself, her family, and every one of the Jews.

Hey friend, when God opens your eyes against the scheming plots of the enemy, do not wait till he steals and kills. Arm yourself with the right weapon. Go to the King of kings. When He steps in, no schemes can stand. He will help you unmask the deeds of the deadly schemes of the enemy and will crush him under your feet.

Dear God, we pray that Your greater purpose be fulfilled in our lives. In every war we face against the enemy, may Your victory be declared over every scheme he is plotting against us. May You help us remove the mask under which he hides and works against us. May You intervene in a supernatural way to bring our salvation. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.