Enlargement and deliverance

UV 463/10,000 Esther 4 v 14 God is not obligated to use us Est 4:14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? God is not obligated to us to use us to fulfill His will and purpose. If we remain silent and ignore the plight of His people, enlargement and deliverance will arise from quite another quarter. It was an opportunity for Esther to intercede for her people, the Jews that her foster father Mordecai brought to her notice. Esther was brought out of an ordinary household to obtain royal favour and become a queen in order to play the role that she was prepared for. The Lord also used the combination of Mordecai and Esther to save the king’s life from an attempt on his life by his own guards. This would have convinced the king of their loyalty. But, Esther was afraid of breaking the rule that one should not enter the king’ s presence unless he had summoned her. She knew that the penalty for breaking this rule was death. At this juncture, Mordecai reminds her of her responsibility and of her divine calling. He also tells her that God is not dependent on her to save His people. Esther is persuaded by this warning and she prepares and fortifies herself by asking Mordecai and all the Jews to fast and pray like her for royal favour. We must pray for enlargement and deliverance for the Lord’s people everywhere. Enlargement implies positive growth, development, peace and prosperity. Deliverance implies freedom from death and other deadly threats. We must use every opportunity to work or intercede for the enlargement and deliverance of His people lest He leaves us out of His plan and uses someone else more sensitive and obedient to His call. Prateep V Philip