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\n\u201cWho is to say you have not been brought into the kingdom for such a time as this.\u201d
\n(Esther 4:14)<\/b><\/p>\n

This week, we are brought to some soul searching questions we must answer if we choose to be a part of God\u2019s plan in helping our husband find his way to Christ.<\/p>\n

The chapter begins with the role John the Baptist played in the life of Christ. \u00a0John was chosen to prepare the way of Christ, and not be one of the elite group of Twelve Disciples who would walk side by side Him during his ministry on earth.<\/p>\n

As I read the role John the Baptist played, my mind raced back to a time when I felt I was being placed in a role for a bigger picture to unfold in my marriage. \u00a0Quite honestly, I didn\u2019t want to assume that role. \u00a0But, one day Esther 4:14 caught my attention: \u201cWho is to say you have not been brought into the kingdom for such a time as this.\u201d<\/p>\n

I raced to my computer and composed a poem, recalling people and, yes, even animals, in the Bible who were pre-positioned for an important role in the history of all mankind.<\/p>\n

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Who is to Say?<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Martha Bush – -November 10, 2005)<\/strong><\/p>\n


\n<\/b>Esther, a Jewish slave, became the wife of a pagan King in the land,<\/span>
\n Discovered that Haman wanted all the Jews destroyed by the King\u2019s command.<\/span>
\n But, Esther had favor with The King and Haman\u2019s plot went amiss,<\/span>
\n Who is to say that a slave girl<\/strong> wasn\u2019t brought into the Kingdom for such a time as this?<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of Rahab, who was called a harlot by name,<\/span>
\n Heard about God drying up the Red Sea and bringing the Egyptians to shame.<\/span>
\n So, she hid the Israelite spies and every wall of Jericho fell without a miss,<\/span>
\n Who is to say that a harlot<\/strong> wasn\u2019t brought into the Kingdom for such a time as this?<\/span><\/p>\n

And then there is the donkey that stopped Balaam in his tracks,<\/span>
\n From going the wrong way less the Israelites be cursed and attacked.<\/span>
\n Now we might scoff at the idea of God using a donkey & say: \u201cthat idea I will dismiss,\u201d<\/span>
\n Who is to say that the donkey<\/strong> wasn\u2019t brought into the Kingdom for such a time as this?<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s never forget Mary, a young virgin in her day,<\/span>
\n Received a visit from an angel who had powerful words to say.<\/span>
\n \u201cYou shall bring forth a son to save the world by shedding blood of His.\u201d<\/span>
\n Indeed, a virgin<\/strong> was brought into the Kingdom for such a time as this!<\/span><\/p>\n

But wait, there were others involved in the nativity scene,<\/span>
\n Shepherds, wise men, angels, all around the stable they leaned.<\/span>
\n Quite unnoticed was Anna who proclaimed the redemption message in their midst,<\/span>
\n Who is to say that an unknown woman<\/strong> wasn\u2019t brought into the kingdom for such a time as this?<\/span><\/p>\n

Now each of these people probably questioned their position from the start,<\/span>
\n Why, even Mary pondered these things in her heart.<\/span>
\n No doubt they even found discomfort in doing what they had been asked to do,<\/span>
\n For example the donkey, \u201cI\u2019m sure he didn\u2019t like being kicked by Balaam, would you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

But, the Bible shows how God uses slaves, harlots, virgins, and even donkeys too,<\/span>
\n To fulfill the plan and purpose they were created to do.<\/span>
\n And so if I should be pre-positioned by God in a position that I would rather dismiss,<\/span>
\n Who is to say that I, an ordinary housewife<\/strong>, wasn\u2019t brought into the Kingdom for such a time as this?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Let\u2019s review Sarah, Jennifer, and Donna\u2019s points on how God prepares us, an ordinary housewife, in helping our husband find his way to Christ. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Weekly Review<\/h1>\n

Monday: \u00a0Sarah \u2013 John the Baptist<\/strong> – -Sarah reviews Dineen thoughts on John The Baptist\u2019s role and wonders if he ever felt short changed because he wasn\u2019t chosen to be part of the Twelve men who walked with Jesus daily? \u00a0If John compared<\/strong> himself with the other twelve, certainly he knew he was just as capable to spread Christ\u2019s word as they were.<\/p>\n

Sarah confessed to comparing herself to others from junior high into her adult life. But, Sarah has discovered that: \u201cI can be ME, Sarah Jane Boyer<\/strong>. And that is a great thing to be because He created ME<\/strong> and He has me on the path He predestined for me.<\/p>\n

Sarah has moved herself from 2nd best into the #1 spot: \u00a0\u201cI don\u2019t need to compare myself to others because there is no comparison. \u00a0We are all #1 to God and all for different reasons.\u201d \u00a0Like John The Baptist, I am content to fulfill the role God has chosen for me and I will do it with grace and honor to Him.\u201d<\/p>\n

May we do likewise.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tuesday: Jennifer-Motivated By Agape Love \/ Crossing a Threshold<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jennifer points to a place of preparation for our role in helping our husband find his way to Christ – –Agape Love<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Agape Love is:<\/p>\n