Esther was kidnapped and taken from her home to the palace. She and many others were pampered and taught to be a queen, but in the end, Esther won the heart of the king. One day her uncle sent her a message that the king and his men were plotting to wipe out all the Jews in the land. Being Jewish herself, that struck fear in her heart. However, in those days, to approach the king, without being summoned, would have cost her life. After a short time, her uncle sent her a second message saying that God would deliver His people and perhaps she’d been sent to the palace to be the deliverer. Esther's future and the lives of the Jews stood at a precipice.

Have you ever faced a decision that could change your future forever? Perhaps the decision you had to face might not cost you your life, but maybe your dreams. Stories like Esther's resonate so much because everyone will have at least one defining moment in their lives. Perhaps your defining moment is still before you. As you approach decisions that make you hold your breath, think back to Esther and remember, "And who knows but that you have come...for such a time as this."