Monday, October 5th, 2026
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
…and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14).
There’re moments in life when God calls you to act, give, speak, serve, or take a stand, and you may not fully understand the significance of what He’s asking of you. At such times, it’s important to remember a simple truth: He knows more than you do.
Consider the woman who broke her alabaster box of precious ointment and poured it on the Lord Jesus (Matthew 26:7). The disciples condemned her act as wasteful. They thought the ointment should have been sold and the money given to the poor; they were upset (Matthew 26:8-9).
But the Lord saw what they couldn’t see and said, “…Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me…For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial” (Matthew 26:10-12). Then the Lord made a most remarkable statement in verse 13 that wherever the Gospel would be preached throughout the world, her act would be remembered.
The woman didn’t fully understand the eternal significance of what she had done, but the Lord did. The same truth is seen in the story of Esther. As queen, she had a position of influence, but when her people faced destruction, Mordecai challenged her to recognise the significance of her place and time, saying, “…who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14).
What seemed like a personal decision for Esther carried consequences for an entire nation. God had positioned her for a purpose greater than she could see. Many times, the Lord’s instructions are connected to realities beyond our present understanding. He sees the future.
He knows the impact of your obedience. He understands the eternal value of the choices He places before you. That’s why you can trust Him completely. When He directs you, He’s not trying to take something from you; He’s leading you into His greater purpose for your life and into blessings whose full significance may not yet be apparent.
Therefore, trust His wisdom above your own reasoning. When He calls, respond. When He directs, obey. When He opens a door for service, sacrifice, or commitment, embrace it with joy. He sees what you cannot see, and He knows more than you do.
PRAYER
*Dear Father, thank you for your wisdom, love and guidance in my life. I trust your plans and purposes for me, knowing that you see beyond the present and understand the eternal significance of every step of my obedience. My heart is yielded to your leading, and I walk confidently in the path you have ordained for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Esther 4:13-14 KJV
Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews. [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?
Mark 14:8-9 KJV
She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. [9] Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. [6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Philippians 3:12-4:1-3 & Isaiah 40-41
2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Philemon 1:10-25 & Lamentations 1