August 19, 2024

Chosen for Such a Time as This • Sunday Service

53 minutes

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We often find ourselves in situations that challenge our strength, test our faith, and stretch our abilities. It is in these moments that we must remember that God has a purpose for each of us, and sometimes, we are placed in challenging circumstances to fulfill His divine plan. Today, we will explore the idea of being chosen for a particular challenge or "strike" in life, drawing inspiration from Scripture.

Scripture 1: Esther 4:14 (NKJV)

“For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

Scripture 2: Jeremiah 1:5 (NKJV)

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”

Scripture 3: Romans 8:28 (NKJV)**

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Scripture 4: Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Scripture 5: 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV)

“And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

As we reflect on these scriptures, we are reminded that each of us has been chosen for a purpose. The challenges, or "strikes," we face are not without meaning. They are opportunities for us to step into the roles God has prepared for us, to rely on His strength, and to trust in His plan.

Just as Esther, Jeremiah, Paul, and others were called to their moments of challenge, so too are we called to face our circumstances with faith, courage, and the assurance that God is with us, working all things for our good.

Let us not shy away from the challenges before us but embrace them, knowing that we are chosen for such a strike as this. Amen.

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