For Such a Time

The book of Esther is a bold statement that you can try to compromise or cancel God from culture, but it is impossible. God is working all things together according to His divine plan. You do have the option to either protest against God or partner with God. The most obvious way to protest God's plan is the way of rebellion. This is the picket line of protestors, red-faced, hollering their defiance against God. However, even those who believe God's word can protest. At first, Esther gives an example of how we try to protest against God's plan using the way of resistance. She first sends clothing to Mordecai to cover up his mourning. She wants Mordecai to appear reasonable. Not only is he endangering his life, appearing at the king's gate with mourning clothes, but he is also an embarrassment! After Esther hears about what is troubling Mordecai and his urging her to call on the king, she uses the second form of resistance, reality. She gives all of the reasons why one does not simply approach the king. It's a death sentence except for a sliver of a chance for mercy. This is where Mordecai calls Esther out for protesting against God's plan. He understands the situation and has chosen to respond correctly. Esther shows the struggle within one's heart. 

God calls his people to come out from among the godless and be separate. He urges his people not to live comfortably in the protest camp. For Such a Time is a clarion call for God's people to mobilize in partnership with God's plan.