This is a devotional written for staff devotions on Nov 9, 2016.
For Such A Time As This
“And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
I have just recently become absolutely fascinated with learning about family’s past. It started with a simple question someone asked to me in church about a month ago pertaining to what province in the Netherlands my family has roots in. I knew of one province from what my dad had told me, but I did not actually know what the connection was or what other provinces my family may have roots in. Long story short...this question has propelled me on a learning experience that had truly humbled me. From learning about and seeing the gravestones on a pioneer cemetery of ancestors who were among original group that settled Pella, to a 19 year old who came to the USA learn about the country for his family, to a young couple getting married in the Netherlands against the father of the bride’s wishes, to that same couple nearly moving to South Africa...I now sit in this room with all of you.
Whether you are aware or not aware of what city, province or country your roots go back to, the story of your path is truly amazing. We may not be in a “royal position” such as Esther was, but God has placed each and every one of us to be in these positions at PCGS. Pair the stories and histories that we have with the 450+ students that walk through the door each day, the amount of paths taken by each one to get to this geographical place is mind-boggling!
May we be encouraged as we reflect upon the fact that we are all God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. These paths did not cross by accident, but have been designed to come to this point “for such a time as this.”
Prayer:
Lord, thank your for the story you have written throughout history. We are so thankful for the reassurance that all the days of our lives were written in your book before one of them came to be. Help us to continue to realize that we have been placed in our roles at school, in our families, our community, and our churches to fulfill your purposes.
