Podcasts about trust jesus

Welcome to October! Let's see if we can cause this to be a great month. Amen. Here is Episode TWENTY-FOUR of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you kindly!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Blessings my friend. We talk about how to solve "Problems" in this Episode TWENTY-THREE of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Good morning. Welcome to another day on planet earth, we sure need Jesus. This here is Episode TWENTY-TWO of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Howdy friend! This is Episode TWENTY-ONE of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Truly, thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Good morning. God bless you my friend! This is Episode NINETEEN of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Good morning! This is Episode EIGHTEEN of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you for giving your time to listen, my hope is there is good value for you.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Do you ever wish you had learned your lesson from past experiences and mistakes? Here we see Jesus' disciples failing to remember that they can trust Jesus in times of need. We also need not to forget to trust Jesus and remember his faithfulness. 

Message by Bro. Carlo LetoText: Hebrews 4:12September 18, 2025 - 9AM

Good morning! God bless you, this is Episode SIXTEEN of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Good morning! This is Episode FIFTEEN of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

God bless you! What is John doing!? Doing another class! It's Episode FOURTEEN of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

I love you my dear friend ❤️ This is my last morning class live stream. This will be changing to teaching out on the street with my gospel banner. I am a street preacher, since 2019. Episode TWELVE of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello my friend! God bless you and keep you. This is Episode ELEVEN of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greetings my friend... God bless you! This is Episode TEN of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" I pray there is something here for you. Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Good morning my friend... Happy Monday! This is Episode NINE of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hope for Hard Days ReCreate Church | Michael Shockley | September 7, 2025 Esther Series, Part 9: Esther 9, 10 ---------- EPISODE SUMMARY In the final episode of the Esther series, Michael Shockley explores how God works through our worst days to bring about His greatest victories. Through the creative story of Hayden and Morty (paralleling Haman and Mordecai), discover how what appears to be a day of destruction becomes a day of deliverance for God's people. As Esther chapters 9-10 unfold, watch the ironic reversal where the enemies of the Jews are defeated, leading to the establishment of the holiday Purim. From the cafeteria catastrophe to the Persian Empire's transformation, learn how God's unseen hand can flip any story - even turning the worst day in history (the Crucifixion) into humanity's brightest hope. This message reminds us that God doesn't cause our worst days, but He absolutely redeems them. Core Message: God works through our worst days. ---------- KEY TOPICS COVERED The Hayden and Morty Story Introduction - Creative allegory of middle school cafeteria drama - Hayden's quest for revenge against his spelling bee nemesis Morty - The setup for disaster with gravy, creamed asparagus, and chocolate milk - Parallel to the Haman and Mordecai conflict in the Book of Esther - Cliffhanger moment showing how quickly situations can change The Historical Context of Esther 9-10 - Recap of the escalated grudge that led to genocidal decree - Haman's plot against the Jews and his subsequent downfall - The irreversible nature of Persian law requiring a counter-decree - Nine months between the plot's discovery and the day of execution - The choice given to potential attackers to change sides The Day of Reversal (Esther 9:1-5) - The 13th of Adar: from planned destruction to actual deliverance - "The opposite occurred" - complete reversal of expectations - Fear of Mordecai and the Jews falling upon their enemies - Government officials helping the Jews due to Mordecai's prominence - The Jews defeating their enemies throughout the 127 provinces The Spiritual Parallel to God's Law - The Law of Righteousness exposing all people as condemned - God's refusal to lower His standards of perfection - The Law of Grace through faith in Jesus as the "second decree" - Substitution: Jesus taking our punishment on the Cross - Imputation: Christ's righteousness credited to our account The Battle Results and Aftermath - 500 enemies killed in the capital city of Shushan - 75,000 total defeated throughout the Persian Empire - The death of Haman's ten sons (grown men who supported the decree) - The Jews refusing to take spoils - focused on defense, not wealth - Two days of battle followed by peace and celebration The Establishment of Purim - Mordecai's letters establishing an annual holiday - The 14th and 15th of Adar becoming days of celebration - Feasting, joy, gift-giving to family and the needy - The meaning of "Purim" - referring to the lots (Pur) Haman cast - God directing even the roll of dice to accomplish His purposes The Unseen Hand of God - God's fingerprints everywhere despite His name never being mentioned - From orphan and intended victim to champions of peace - The transformation of superstition into recognition of divine favor - How apparent coincidences reveal providence in hindsight The Conclusion of Hayden and Morty - The backpack tear held together by failing duct tape - The pencil on the floor causing Hayden's spectacular fall - The complete reversal: Hayden covered in food, Morty triumphant - "You got served" - divine justice with a sense of humor - From cafeteria catastrophe to unexpected hero status God's Redemption of Our Worst Days - How God doesn't cause our worst days but redeems them - The parallel between Esther's story and the Cross - Turning the day of Crucifixion into humanity's brightest hope - Personal application for loss, failure, betrayal, and current struggles - The invitation to trust Jesus with all we dread ---------- MEMORABLE QUOTES "God works through our worst days." "The Unseen Hand of God turned the day of destruction into the day of deliverance." "He is our Substitute when it comes to the punishment, and His Righteousness is Imputed to us. Which is to say, He suffered through the test, and we got the passing grade." "Even the naming of the holiday shows that God directed even the roll of the dice to choose the day." "God's Name is never spoken, but God's fingerprints are everywhere." "God never wastes our pain. He doesn't cause our worst days, but He redeems them." "If God could turn the horrible day of Crucifixion into the brightest hope in history, He can redeem your story, too." "You got served." (Lunch Lady Loretta) "Got milk?" (Morty) ---------- BIBLICAL FOUNDATION - Primary Text: Esther 9:1-5, Chapters 9-10 complete - Key Theme: Divine reversal and redemption through apparent defeat - Historical Context: The 13th of Adar and the establishment of Purim - Theological Concepts: Substitution and imputation through Christ - Gospel Connection: How God redeems our worst days through the Cross - Literary Note: God's providence shown without direct divine mentions ---------- PRACTICAL APPLICATION If You're Experiencing Your Worst Day Right Now: - Remember that God specializes in flipping stories and reversing outcomes - Trust that what feels like destruction may be setting up deliverance - Know that God's unseen hand is working even when you can't see it - Understand that apparent coincidences often reveal divine providence If You're Dealing with Past Failures and Regrets: - Recognize that God doesn't waste pain but redeems it for purpose - Remember that your worst moments don't define your final story - Trust that the same God who redeemed the Cross can redeem your past - Allow time and perspective to reveal how God was working all along If You Feel Condemned by Your Imperfections: - Understand that God's law reveals our need, not our hopelessness - Know that perfection is required, but Christ provides it for us - Trust in substitution: Jesus took your punishment on the Cross - Believe in imputation: Christ's righteousness is credited to your account If You're Waiting for Justice: - Remember that God's timing often involves longer processes than we expect - Trust that divine justice is more complete than human revenge - Know that God can turn your enemies' attacks into your strengthening - Understand that true victory often looks different than expected If You Haven't Trusted Jesus Yet: - Consider how the Cross transformed history's worst day into its best news - Understand that salvation comes through faith, not perfect performance - Know that God can flip your story no matter how bad it seems - Trust Jesus with all you dread and receive His redemption today ---------- THE ULTIMATE INVITATION Maybe you're living through what feels like your worst day. Loss, failure, betrayal, diagnosis, job loss, or consequences from past mistakes. Perhaps you feel like Morty, about to be destroyed by forces beyond your control. Or maybe you feel like Hayden, watching your carefully laid plans collapse in spectacular failure. The good news of Esther - and the even greater news of the Gospel - is that God works through our worst days. He doesn't cause them, but He redeems them. The same God who turned a day of destruction into deliverance for the Jews, who turned the horror of Crucifixion into the hope of salvation, can flip your story too. Trust Him with all you dread. Trust Jesus for salvation. Your worst day may be setting up God's greatest work in your life. ---------- CONNECT WITH RECREATE CHURCH - Website: recreatechurch.org - Support the Ministry: Give through the Tithe.ly app or offering boxes ---------- What worst day in your life needs God's redemptive touch? Are you trusting in your own ability to fix things, or surrendering to the God who specializes in impossible reversals? God works through our worst days - let Him work through yours.

Hello my friend! God bless you. This is Episode EIGHT of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you, sincerely for serving Christ where he wants you. Amen.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

A new MP3 sermon from Mount Zion Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Trust Jesus Christ in Everything Speaker: Pastor Jeff Pollard Broadcaster: Mount Zion Bible Church Event: Midweek Service Date: 9/3/2025 Bible: Proverbs 3:5-6 Length: 56 min.

Good morning my friend! Thank you. This is Episode SEVEN of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" and by the video are ways to obtain a 1611 King James Bible. God bless you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello my friend. God bless you! This is Episode SIX of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

God bless you my friend! This is Episode FIVE of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" And thank you for listening, I so hope that you have a valuable time gaining something of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Happy Sunday my friend! God bless you. This is LETTER 0324

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Howdy friend! Thank you for being here and listening. This is Episode FOUR of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" God bless you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello friend, thank you for giving your precious time to listen to Episode THREE of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" May you receive all that God desires you to have today. Amen.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode we walk through John 15 and sort out the three different types of branches that Jesus talks about: the fruitful (pruned to produce more), the unfruitful (believers who stop bearing fruit and are set aside), and the withered (those who only look like branches but never truly trusted Him). Take a moment to pause and check to see which branch your are. Trust Jesus if you never have, and if you're a believer who's grown cold, come back to abiding in Him so real life and purpose return.

Good morning friend! Thank you for giving some of your most precious time to listen to this Episode Two of the 14 Hidden Books — "seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" And I also say up front that I was very tired from lack of sleep. Thanks!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode One of the 14 Hidden Books: "Seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" ★ Support this podcast ★

Good morning friend! God bless you. This here is DAY 361 (621) ☕️ LAST BOOK (8) — We all should earnestly contend for the faith. Thank you.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

What gives you bravery when you need it? What can you be certain of even in uncertain times? Coach Kate Dreesen looks to the example Jesus set to learn about courage in the face of fearful circumstances.As a thank-you for your support this month, you'll receive a copy of Organic Outreach for Ordinary People by Kevin Harney. It's a simple, practical guide to sharing your faith in everyday conversations—right where God has placed you.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Howdy friend! This here is DAY 360 (620) ☕️ LAST BOOK (8) — Prosper and be in health, my friend. Hope you have a great day!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Good morning! This talk here is sort of about an "ark" and one that is buildable. DAY 359 (619) ☕️ LAST BOOK (8) — Have you handled the word of life? Thank you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Howdy my friend! God bless you. This talk is another peculiar one. DAY 355 (615) ☕️ LAST BOOK — Enoch was translated ? ! ? Hope there is something here that you can use.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Good morning my friend! Tonight, Wednesday, is church day at Gospel Evangelist Church here in Boulder. Contact me for our address. This here is today's truth study class. DAY 354 (614) ☕️ LAST BOOK (8) — The Less is Blessed of the Better.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you ambitious, driven - and tired? You love your work, but the pressure to perform, the perfectionism, and the constant self-doubt can leave you feeling overwhelmed and spiritually disconnected.In this episode, I share practical tools and biblical wisdom to help you shift your mindset from survival mode to Christ-centered growth.You'll learn:How to reframe challenges as opportunities for spiritual and personal developmentWhy your beliefs shape your outcomes - and how to align them with truthThe power of perspective: focusing on benefits over barriersWhat Scripture says about worry, faith, and trusting the processA mindset model that brings lasting changeIf you're ready to experience your work as a get to, not a get through, this episode will encourage, equip, and inspire you to fix your eyes on Jesus and keep going - stronger, wiser, and more grounded in God's purpose for your life.

Good morning my good friend! Abundant blessings of the Lord Jesus be in your life. Amen. DAY 353 (613) ☕️ LAST BOOK (8) — We See JESUS! Today's class.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Howdy my friend! God bless you. This here is DAY 348 (608) ☕️ LAST BOOK — Beware lest any man spoil you through Philosophy. Amen.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Good morning dear friend! It's a great day in Jesus Christ! DAY 353 (612) ☕️ LAST BOOK (8) — God That Cannot Lie, Promised. Here is Monday August 11, 2025 truth study class.Amen.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Howdy my friend! God bless you. This talk is DAY 346 (Actual Day 606) ☕️ LAST BOOK — "Be Followers Of God." May the Spirit of God fill you with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Amen.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greetings dear friend! This talk might be rather lengthy. DAY 347 (607) ☕️ LAST BOOK — "Beware of dogs" What does that mean? Hope there is goodness of the word of God here in this talk for you and your life. Amen.—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-32"It's hard to believe you're already old enough to be in middle school this year, Mateo," Mom said as they drove home after shopping for school clothes."Don't remind me," Mateo said miserably. "I wish I could stay at my old school forever.""Why?" asked Mom."Last year there weren't any older kids to pick on us," replied Mateo. "I liked being one of the oldest kids in the school.""Sounds like you have the middle school blues before you even get there," said Mom."Well, this year my class will be the youngest, so we'll have to deal with all the older kids," said Mateo.Mom pointed to a little girl on a tricycle crossing the street with her mother. "Remember your tricycle?" she asked. "Why don't you ride it anymore?""Ride my tricycle?" asked Mateo in surprise. "That would look weird!" He grinned at the thought. "I'm too big to ride that thing now.""Remember how you prayed every night for weeks that you could take the training wheels off your first two-wheel bike?" Mom asked as the traffic light turned green and they went through the busy intersection. Mateo laughed. "I remember that. I didn't want to be a baby forever.""It seems like you do now," said Mom. "At least when it comes to school."Mateo frowned. "School is different.""Somewhat different," Mom said as they turned into their driveway. "But in a way, going from your tricycle to a bike with training wheels to a bike without them is a lot like going from elementary to middle school to high school." Mateo sighed. "I guess.""And whenever you fell off your tricycle or bike, Dad and I were there to help," Mom reminded him. "We're still here to help you--we'll support you and pray for you every day. And you should pray too! Give your worries to Jesus, and trust Him to help you deal with new situations. Even though middle school seems scary, He promises to be with you and use this new phase of your life to help you grow in your relationship with Him. Trust Him to help you one day at a time, and enjoy today!" –Ruth McQuilkinHow About You?Do you worry about going to a new school or moving to a new place? Do you wonder how things will turn out even further down the road--like finding a job or getting married? It's good to pray about future events in your life, but don't worry about them. Trust Jesus to guide you through the years ahead and help you through whatever changes you face. Then enjoy life with Him today! Today's Key Verse:Do not worry about tomorrow. (Matthew 6:34)Today's Key Thought:Give worries to Jesus and enjoy today

Hello brethren! This is a rather peculiar talk today. It just seemed that way to me. Thanks! DAY 345 ☕️ LAST BOOK — "The Words That Divide."—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:24; Philippians 2:3-8Luke sat in the pew and stared off into space as his parents talked to some friends nearby. His stomach growled loudly, and he hoped his family would leave soon."What are you doing sitting here by yourself?"Luke looked up as Mr. Bryant sat down in the pew in front of him. "Nothing," Luke said with a smile. He liked talking to Mr. Bryant."Why don't you go talk to someone?" Mr. Bryant asked.Luke shrugged. "I don't have any friends here," he said."What do you mean you don't have friends?" Mr. Bryant looked around the church. "I bet the kids over there are your age." He pointed to someone up front. "And I know he's your age!"Luke looked and saw that Mr. Bryant was pointing to his grandson standing by the piano. "It's just--it's hard to know what to say to other kids," he told Mr. Bryant. "I don't mind being by myself."Mr. Bryant cleared his throat. "Remember when you first started coming to church here with your family? I totally ignored you, and that's how we became friends, right?"Luke laughed. "No! You were one of the first people to say hello, and we talk all the time now."Mr. Bryant nodded and leaned his arm on top of the pew. "Listen, Luke. You want friends, don't you?" Luke nodded. "Well," Mr. Bryant said, "to have friends, you have to be friendly and take an interest in others. You have to go right up and introduce yourself, like I did when I first met you.""But it's hard," Luke said."So's math," said Mr. Bryant with a grin. "But you don't have to do it on your own. Jesus is the greatest Friend there is--He became one of us and died to save us so we could be His friends forever! With His help, I think you'll make one of those friends the Bible talks about--one that sticks closer than a brother."Luke thought about that and smiled. "I guess that'd be cool."Mr. Bryant leaned over and gave Luke a friendly slap on the shoulder. "Now you're talking." He looked at his watch and got up. "See you later, Luke." He jerked his thumb toward his grandson. "Now go say hello." –Katlyn TraxlerHow About You?Do you need a friend? Trying to make friends can be scary, but it gets easier the more you practice. Trust Jesus to help you be the kind of friend He is--one who cares about others and takes an interest in their lives. Ask Him to give you the courage to reach out to those around you and be friendly. Just saying hello to someone new could be the beginning of a lifelong friendship. Today's Key Verse:A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (NKJV) (Proverbs 18:24 )Today's Key Thought:Be a friend

John 6:59-60 These things He said in the synagogue as He taught in Capernaum. Therefore, many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This is a difficult statement; who can listen to it?” Today, we learn that the teaching about the bread of life took place in the synagogue of Capernaum. We also learn that it wasn't just the crowd that balked at His teaching. Many of His disciples had a hard time with the statement Jesus made. I think the difficult statement was in verse 56. “He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him.” Who can listen to it? Or we might say in the context of eating, “Who can stomach the idea of eating His flesh or drinking His blood?” Something to note about Jesus' love for God and for these people: He wanted His Father to get all the glory. He didn't try to be relevant or present His message in such a way that His listeners could understand what He said from a natural mindset. Rather, He spoke the truth of the gospel with 100% trust in the Holy Spirit to work in their hearts. I'm not suggesting that we shouldn't try to communicate God's word as clearly as we can, but ultimately, only the Holy Spirit can open the heart to understand and effectually believe. Like Jesus, we want to love them by speaking the truth as clearly as we can, but trusting God to do His work of drawing them to Jesus. There are many difficult or puzzling statements made by Jesus that are recorded in the gospels. If we focus on them, we may find ourselves plagued with many doubts. However, we aren't responsible to do something with what we don't understand. We are responsible to respond to what we do understand. Deuteronomy 29:29 attests to this fact. “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” The context is different, but the truth is timeless. Let's not stumble or grumble about the things we don't understand or that are difficult statements. Instead, let's be amazed at the truth about Jesus that we do understand, apply it to our lives, and share it with others. The encouragement I draw from these verses is that in living to love with Jesus, there will be times I don't understand what's happening, but I can trust Him, nonetheless. In the following verses, we'll see that is the attitude of some of the disciples. Bottom line is this: Love flows out of trust. May we trust in Jesus no matter what happens in our lives. He is worthy of our trust and worthy of the glory it brings Him when we do so. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of "giving it forward," so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

God Is Positioning You Esther 2 ReCreate Church | Michael Shockley | July 20, 2025 ---------- EPISODE SUMMARY Ever feel stuck in a place you don't want to be, wondering why God hasn't moved you? Through the dramatic story of Esther chapter 2, Michael Shockley reveals how God orchestrates circumstances we never could have imagined. From a rigged beauty pageant to an assassination attempt, discover how God positioned an unknown peasant girl to become queen of the most powerful empire in the world - all to save His people and preserve the lineage of Jesus. Learn why your current circumstances, even the difficult ones, might be exactly where God needs you to be to make a difference in someone's life. Core Message: God puts the right people in the right place at the right time - and that includes YOU. ---------- KEY TOPICS COVERED The Historical Background: Greco-Persian Wars - King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) and his massive failed invasion of Greece - The battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea - How military defeat set the stage for needing a new queen - The connection between Esther 1 and 2 through historical context The Beauty Pageant That Wasn't - The reality behind the "beauty pageant" - women were taken, not volunteers - The 12-month preparation process and beauty treatments - How God doesn't endorse evil practices but brings good from them - The heartbreaking reality of forgotten women in the harem Meet the Main Characters - Mordecai: The Jewish exile working in the king's gate - Hadassah/Esther: The orphaned cousin raised as a daughter - The advice to hide her Jewish identity due to growing hostility God's Providence in Action - How Esther found favor with Hegai and received special treatment - The rigged nature of the selection process - divine intervention - Esther's immediate impact on King Ahasuerus - From unknown peasant girl to Queen of the Persian Empire The Assassination Plot - Mordecai overhearing the conspiracy against the king - His quick action to inform Esther, who told the king - The overlooked recognition that would matter later - Another example of being the right person in the right place God's Bigger Picture - How Esther's positioning would save the Jewish people from genocide - The connection to preserving Jesus' lineage 500 years later - God allowing human choice while directing outcomes for His purposes - The difference between God causing pain vs. bringing purpose from it The Joseph Figlock Illustration - The Detroit street sweeper during the Great Depression - The baby who fell from a fourth-floor window - twice - How ordinary people in ordinary places become extraordinary miracles - The importance of showing up even when frustrated with circumstances ---------- MEMORABLE QUOTES "King Ahasuerus was literally the wealthiest, most powerful person who had lived to that point, but he wasn't happy." "God's Providence doesn't erase our trauma or trouble, but it does encourage us that God is able to redeem the worst things we go through." "Jesus sees the forgotten. He calls the overlooked by name. Nobody is disposable to Him." "God took the selfish and exploitative actions of a pagan King and directed the outcome to position Esther in a place of influence." "You might be asking, 'Why am I still stuck here?' And the answer might be — you are the right person at the right place at the right time." "You might not get a baby dropped on your head, but you might be somebody's miracle." "You are not an accident. You are on assignment." ---------- BIBLICAL FOUNDATION - Primary Text: Esther 2:1-4, 15 - Supporting Context: Esther Chapter 1 (Queen Vashti's removal) - Key Theme: Divine providence working through human circumstances - Historical Context: Persian Empire, Jewish exile, preservation of God's people - Forward Connection: Preservation of Jesus' lineage ---------- PRACTICAL APPLICATION If You Feel Stuck in Your Current Situation: - Remember that God might have you exactly where you need to be - Look for opportunities to make a difference where you are - Trust that God is telling a bigger story than you can see - Keep showing up faithfully even when circumstances are difficult If You're Going Through Unwanted Circumstances: - Know that God doesn't cause your pain but can bring purpose from it - Understand that human evil doesn't thwart God's ultimate plans - Trust that God can redeem even the worst situations - Remember that you might be positioned to help someone else If You Feel Forgotten or Overlooked: - Know that Jesus sees the forgotten and calls the overlooked by name - Understand that recognition may come at the perfect time, not immediately - Trust that your contribution matters even if it's not acknowledged - Remember that nobody is disposable to God If You're Waiting for God to Move You: - Consider that your current position might be strategic - Look for ways to be faithful in your present circumstances - Stay alert for opportunities to make a difference - Trust God's timing for change in your life If You Want to Make a Difference: - Recognize that ordinary people in ordinary places can be extraordinary miracles - Stay faithful in small things while God prepares you for bigger purposes - Be ready to act when opportunities arise - Trust that God positions people for His purposes ---------- THE ULTIMATE INVITATION You might feel overlooked, forgotten, or stuck — but God hasn't lost track of you. Like Esther, Mordecai, and Joe the street sweeper, you are not an accident. You are on assignment. Just as God positioned Esther to save her people, He positioned Jesus to save you and me. Jesus was the Right Person in the right place at the right time. Trust Jesus, and trust that He's got you in the right place at the right time — even when you can't see it yet. ---------- CONNECT WITH RECREATE CHURCH - Website: recreatechurch.org - Support the Ministry: Give through the Tithe.ly app ---------- Remember: God is always telling a bigger story than we can see. Your current circumstances might be exactly where God needs you to be to make a difference in someone's life.