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What is a “for such a time as this” decision you are facing, or dream you are making?
As I was driving a winding, mountain road last weekend in north Georgia, the colors of autumn brought to mind the new song For Such a Time as This. I love the fall because it brings cooler air, and splashes of red, orange, yellow and gold leaves amidst southern pines and evergreens.
I couldn’t resist pulling off the road to capture the image below. Just as the brilliant red of this maple tree is only present for a short time, and just as the seasons come and go, life brings us possibilities and opportunities that will soon pass. Some of these are “leap of faith” moments, and we have to decide whether to jump. How do we know when to say “yes?”
Like Esther’s story in the Old Testament, we don’t get to see the full picture of all God is orchestrating until we can look back. What we do have the privilege of doing is surrendering to Him and asking Him to direct our steps. When I seek to listen for His voice, and wait on Him for either direction or confirmation for a next step, He is always faithful to reveal His plans little by little. When life’s “for such a time as this” decisions present themselves, I want to have a mindset of aligning my “push” with God’s “pull.” Practicing this today helps give me greater confidence and clarity for tomorrow’s “for such a time as this” choices.
This song is also a sixteenth birthday gift to my daughter, composed with a heart of love and blessing from her earthly father, and inspired by words from her heavenly Father. When we read the Scripture verses behind this song, one is spoken to Esther, and one is spoken from the Lover to his Beloved in the Song of Songs. Yet, the way to receive them is as though they are spoken from God to each of us (in my words): “…perhaps I have brought you to your current position for such a time as this. Remember, you are altogether beautiful and flawless in my sight.”
Hold on to these thoughts in your journey today — God believes in you, loves you, and forgives you more than you can know. Jesus loves you and believes in you, and His gifts of grace, love and forgiveness will always be there for you.
How can this be applied to one of your decisions or dreams today?
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” — Esther 4:14 (NIV)
“You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.” — Song of Songs 4:7 (ESV)
I LOVE this song Stanton and reading the back story made it even more of a blessing! Thank you for such a beautiful piece of music.
Thank you Linda! I am so pleased to hear how the story of this piece has blessed you. Wishing you God’s grace and peace, Stanton.
Stanton, your way with words is so comforting and uplifting to me! This song is tender and with urgency to take notice of God’s nudges when He puts me in a particular place for “such a time as this” to fulfill His purpose and plan for growing and serving Him by deciding to hear His voice and submit to all that He has in store for me. A wonder to be obedient and let His way be my choice, too!
The autumn foliage in your photo is gorgeous. In that instant which you decided to stop and snap your camera you captured some of the beauty of God’s art in nature…”for such a time as this” moment! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and expressing your deepening faith in our blessed Lord. It thrills me to see your life continuing to bless others in such a meaningful and inspirational manner.
Thanks so much for your encouraging words. I am grateful this post was so comforting and uplifting to you. Blessings!