Putting ourselves in plain view of the King

Esther, there she was in her royal robes, in plain view of her earthly king, ready to step out in faith for her real King.

Ruth, there she was, all dressed up, putting herself right in the way of her lord, as she followed her mother- in – law and her Lord.

Standing in the inner court, Esther, with a plan in mind, waits to see if the king would beckon her. Her knees most likely trembling, he heart a mix of bravery and fear. She stands between her kings. The earthly one who at any moment could declare her death sentence and her Heavenly Lord and King whom she wishes to serve by rescuing the Jews of that time.

Ruth, following her Naomi’s advice puts her self at the mercy of Boaz. An unlikely union. Nevertheless, being there at the right time and getting his attention – yes even her looks were part of this as with Esther – and God used it. Ruth, a Moabite, in the genealogy of Christ!

Both, in the right place at the right time.

We never know when We are in the right place or time for anything as we can not see what lies ahead. But would we not want to be part of God’s kingdom work?
The only way is, just as Isaiah did, to step out and be prepared to be used.

Life is full of opportunities to step out. At times these opportunities might seem small like with Ruth, but being available to do the right thing brigs Godly fruit? If you had been Queen Esther would you have stepped out? If you had been in Germany during the Nazi regime, would you have stepped out?

Focusing our eyes on the throne of heaven, we can step out in faith!

Here I Am Send Me, by Delirious

Show me a vision like Isaiah saw,
Where the angel touched his lips and he sinned no more.
Let me hear your voice saying “Who shall I send?”
I’ll say send me Lord, I’ll follow you to the end.

Show me a vision like Eziekel saw,
An army of light from a valley of bones.
Breathe life into these lungs of mine,
So I can scream and shout of your love divine.

Search light, burns bright, floods my eyes,
Invade me, serenade me, I’m giving back my life.

Here I am send me, Here I am send me,
There’s nothing in my hands,
But here I am send me.

I’m in Jacobs dream seeing heavens gate,
Let me climb all night on my ladder of faith.
Wrestle with the angel till my body is weak,
Dislocate my bones for it’s you that I seek.

Show me the light Paul apostle saw,
When he fell to the dust and he could see no more,
Open my eyes, open my eyes,
Open my eyes, open my eyes.

I’m frightened what you’ll find,
When you open up my heart, I’m walking in the light,
Cos it’s light that changes the atmosphere,
So touch these lips that criticise,
And put a song in my mouth that opens our eyes.

Written by Delirious ©2005 Curious, Music UK