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Scripture:
Esther 4:14
Intro:
There will come a time when you will be presented an
opportunity to make your greatest and best
contribution of service to the Lord for which you
will best be remembered. You can blow it or go to it
but it will develop from a life faithfulness to the
Lord.
1. Abel: Sacrifice. Heb. 11:4; 12:24
6. David: Giant killer
2. Enoch: Walk. Heb. 11:5
7. Jonah: Whale
3. Noah: Ark. Heb. 11:6
8. Jabez: Praying
4. Job: Suffering. Jas. 5:11
9. Joshua: Jericho walls
5. Nehemiah: Wall builder
I. THE
TIME OF ESTHER.
Esther
4:14
A.
She was faithful until life's end but this is her
story, but not all of her life.
1.
History records this: stepson who befriended Ezra
and Neh.
2.
Her story is recorded in scripture.
B.
She is best remembered for her deliverance.
1.
The
wicked human sought to exterminate them. Isa. 54:17
2.
The wonder queen saved them by putting her life on
the line: Purim
II. THE
TIME OF THE LAD. John 6:9
A.
He
had a lunch: Five barley loaves, two small fishes.
1.
He
was unnoticed except by Andrew
2.
He
was unselfish and shared it
B.
He
gave to the Lord: twelve baskets returned. Lk. 6:38
1.
His name: just a lad
2.
His time: helped thousands
III.
THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.
Esther 4:14.
A.
Some historical figures.
1.
Susanna
Wesley: John and Charles
2.
Edward Kimble: Dwight L Moody
3.
Patrick Henry: "Give me liberty or give me death"
B.
Some hearty faithful. 1 Cor. 4:2
1.
Who do you best remember? Hyles (soul-winning); Rice
(sword); Porter (God's simple plan of salvation);
Bob Jones (BJU); R.G. Lee (Payday some day)
2.
What will you be remembered for? (Your time has
come) Doubting Thomas, traitor, Judas OR Faithful,
praying person, Bible student, generous, etc.
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