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For Such a Time as This, God’s Providential Call in Esther 4
Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Author: Dave Jenkins Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Passage: Esther 4 (ESV) Episode Title: For Such a Time as ThisShow Summary
On this Christmas Day, we turn to Esther 4, one of the most pivotal chapters in the book of Esther. As Haman’s decree threatens God’s people, we see the Lord’s providence at work, calling Esther to courageous obedience “for such a time as this.” Though God’s name is not mentioned in Esther, His sovereign hand is unmistakable, and this passage ultimately points us to Christ’s perfect intercession and deliverance.Audio Player
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Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. On this Christmas Day, as we remember the birth of our Savior, let Esther’s courage remind you that God sent His Son at just the right time, for such a time as this. Tomorrow, we’ll study Esther 5, Esther’s Bold Approach, where we’ll see how faith in action opens the way for God’s deliverance. Until then, stay anchored in Scripture, steadfast in faith, and confident in the God who placed you right where you are, for His glory.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
