Doing Something about What Disturbs Me

In review of Esther 4:4 I read, “When Esther’s servant women and eunuchs told her what Mordecai was doing, she was deeply disturbed.” (GNT)

If I am to discover my destiny, the first step is to figure out how God has gifted me. Then, I have to identify the needs that stir my heart. What is it that upsets me? What causes me to think, “Somebody ought to do something about that”? What bothers me so much that it moves me to action?

Whatever it is, that is the key to my destiny.

Esther’s servants told her that her uncle, Mordecai, was publicly mourning because of Haman’s plot and the king’s decree to kill all the Jews. When she heard what Mordecai was doing, it deeply disturbed her. She probably thought that a lot of people would die unless she did something.

Is there anything that disturbs me, or is my life so insulated that nothing makes me say, “Somebody ought to do something about that”?

Isaiah 58:6-11 gives 10 amazing promises to those who act on injustice. God promises that his favor will shine on me, my wounds will be healed, he will always be with me, he will save and protect me, he will answer my prayers, he will turn darkness to light, he will guide me, he will satisfy me with good things, and he will keep me strong and well.

All of those promises are built on being generous with people less fortunate because God wants us to learn generosity.

In summary when told what Mordecai was doing, Esther was deeply disturbed.To discover my destiny, the first step is to figure out how God has gifted me. Then, identify the needs that stir my heart. What causes me to think, “Somebody ought to do something about that”? What moves me to action? Whatever it is, that is the key to my destiny. Is my life so insulated that nothing makes me say, “Somebody ought to do something about that”? Isaiah 58:6-11 provides 10 amazing promises to those who act on injustice. God promises that his favor will shine on me, my wounds will be healed, he will always be with me, he will save and protect me, he will answer my prayers, he will turn darkness to light, he will guide me, he will satisfy me with good things, and he will keep me strong and well. Those promises are built on being generous with people less fortunate because God wants us to learn generosity.

Perhaps my life so insulated that nothing makes me say, “Somebody ought to do something about that”? I’m not sure I’m ready to think beyond. Father with help from the Holy Spirit, I should spend some time making a list of the needs I see that disturb me. I can then pray and ask you to show me ways I can use my gifts to make a difference. Also help me to determine what are the limitations I perceive about myself that keep me from meeting the needs I see around me? I believe that God wants me to act on injustice so that I can partner with him in accomplishing his mission.

I pray today for wisdom and guidance in looking to see how I can meet needs using my gifts and talents. I also ask for wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, and my interactions with others. May I help to serve others and learn more about you. I’ve adopted a mission statement for my life that says, I want to live with integrity and make a difference in the lives of others. I really want to live this out. I pray these things through your Son Jesus’ name, Amen.