Tag: KingdomPurpose

April 11, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Chosen and Pressed

Opening Verse

“And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
(Esther 4:14, KJV)

Introduction

When God calls His children—men, women, and even youth—He does so with purpose. The world may overlook them, but Heaven puts them in demand. The demand increases in moments of pressure. It’s not comfort that reveals our calling, but crisis. We are called not only to believe, but to act when the moment comes.

What This Means

The story of Esther reveals a young woman who was placed in a royal position not for her own luxury, but for the preservation of God’s people. She did not volunteer for this assignment. It came with risk, uncertainty, and real danger. Yet when the moment of pressure arrived, Mordecai’s words shook her into divine clarity: “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

This is what it means to be in demand by God. Your presence on earth, in your family, in your community, or in your workplace, is not random. You are the answer to a crisis. You are God’s response to a need. But with this calling comes the press. Just as Esther had to decide whether to approach the king and risk her life, we too must act when it would be easier to stay quiet.

Pressure reveals your position. It brings out who you trust. Esther chose faith over fear. She fasted, prayed, and then acted. She didn’t let her emotions or environment determine her obedience. That’s what it means to be God’s chosen vessel—you move not when it’s safe, but when it’s time.

Think About This

  • Are you hiding when you should be standing?

  • Has God placed you in a position that you’re afraid to act in?

  • Are you letting pressure silence your purpose?

God is not looking for the most qualified. He is looking for the most obedient. If you know you’re His, then know this: you are in demand. Don’t let fear stop you. Step forward. Speak up. Fast. Pray. Move when He says move.

Prayer

Lord, I know I was created for more than comfort. You’ve called me for such a time as this. When pressure rises, give me courage. When fear whispers, let faith speak louder. Remind me that I am not forgotten or overlooked—I am in demand because You’ve placed something in me that this world needs. I surrender to Your timing and purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
(Philippians 3:14, KJV)

March 22, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

From Hiding to Holding the Line

Opening Verse

“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
— 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)

Introduction

When God lifts you from the shadows and places you at the front lines, it isn’t a promotion in the eyes of man — it’s an assignment from heaven. You were once hidden, protected, refined. Now, you’re positioned to protect, to speak, and to act while others freeze in fear.

Devotional Story

Yusef never asked to be noticed. He preferred staying behind the scenes, helping where needed, rarely drawing attention to himself. But everything shifted the day the tornado came.

The sirens screamed. People scattered. Debris whipped through the air. While others dove for shelter, Yusef stood still. Not because he felt brave — but because the Holy Spirit told him, “Look again.”

Through the chaos, he saw a child standing alone in the open. Frozen. Terrified. While others kept running, Yusef stepped forward. He didn’t yell. He didn’t panic. He walked straight to the child, covered them with his coat, and whispered, “I’ve got you.” Shielding them with his own body, he led them to a safe spot under a collapsed awning just seconds before another gust ripped through the street.

Later, Yusef realized the child was more than just a life needing rescue — it was a picture of something God had long ago entrusted to him. A spiritual gift. A calling. Waiting to be picked back up and carried forward.

That day, Yusef didn’t just survive a tornado. He stepped into his assignment.

What This Means

When others are gripped by fear and frozen in place, God sends those who have been tested — not in comfort, but in chaos. Yusef’s story isn’t just about bravery; it’s about obedience, discernment, and stepping into the role of protector.

You may be the one God is calling to step in while others step back. That “child” might be someone you’re called to intercede for — or it might be your purpose, waiting to be held again. Either way, this is your moment.

Think About This

  • Are you waiting for someone else to act when God is calling you?
  • Has your gift been buried under fear, doubt, or distraction?
  • Who or what is the “child” in your life that you’re meant to protect or restore?

Prayer

Lord, I thank You for keeping me through every storm. Just like Yusef, I want to respond when You call. Give me eyes to see who or what needs rescuing. Let me be bold, not frozen. Help me to protect what You’ve placed in me and around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
— Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)