History In The Making

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

By:  Julie Souza Bradley Lilly

Which biblical characters are you looking forward to meeting in Heaven?  After finally seeing the Lord face-to-face, I am going to look for Queen Esther.  As I read her story, I am inspired by her obedience in unprecedented, faith-rattling circumstances.  I want to hear the story behind the story, about how her faith rose up to defeat her fear and doubt. I need faith like that.  We are living in faith-rattling times, too.

I suspect when we get to Heaven that while we are looking to find our heroes of the faith, we will also have saints of old who will be looking for us.  They will want to hear about our challenges and the faithfulness of God.  

Just as we read biblical history, I believe all of our stories will be recounted in Heaven.  We are characters in modern day his-story —His Story.  We are His workmanship—a beautiful living tapestry of interwoven lives that come together to tell the story of infinite love and extravagant grace.

The legacies of those who have gone before us reaffirm God’s faithfulness and cheer us on to faith (Heb 12:1).  They also challenge us to leave a legacy of our own for future generations.  Queen Esther was challenged:

“When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?””
‭‭– Esther‬ ‭4:12-14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Beloved, like Esther, we were strategically positioned in history for such a time as this.  

Father, we are witnesses to birth pains (Matt 24:8) that point to the Jesus’ return. May we rise to the occasion.  If necessary, send a Mordecai to awaken us to the truth, that like Esther, our courage and faith will make us glad, lead to the saving of souls and our story will bring You glory. In Jesus’ Name ❤️

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