God's Glory Church

“Who knows, maybe for a time like this, you have reached the kingdom.” — Esther 4:14

Lord, why? Is this really Your plan? I have a family, small children, and suddenly such a terrible diagnosis: cancer. No wonder these and many other questions were running through my head. Moreover, we have recently started a joint ministry with a missionary team. Many children and teenagers were converted to Christ, God gave clear fruits. We had so much joy! And now this?!

Esther probably also had many questions and prayers after being torn from her home and placed in a strange, new world (Esther 2:8). Cousin Mordechai raised her, an orphan, as his own daughter (v. 7). But then she was taken to the royal harem, and after a while Esther became queen (v. 17). Mordecai was understandably worried about “what she was doing” (v. 11). But later it became clear that God elevated her to a high position for a special purpose – to save the entire nation from destruction (Esthe 4:14).

It is evident that God’s providence placed Esther in a new and strange place for her with a special purpose. The Lord did the same with me. My battle with cancer has been prolonged and I have been privileged to share my faith with many patients and medical staff. Perhaps the Lord has also brought you to a completely new, unfamiliar and terrifying place? Trust Him. He is good, and this is His perfect will (Rom. 11:33-36).

Has God taken you to strange places? Why can we trust His perfect plans?

God, help me to trust You even when I don’t understand what You are doing.

Author: Tom Felten