Esther 4:16-16, “Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.”

There are times in everyone’s life that seem like a crossroad.

That point where you recognize it is time to make an impactful move. You understand the next step is extremely important. So much so, that you cannot afford to go the wrong way. This is the point where a believer moves from potential into purpose.

It is at this point Ester found here purpose. Mordecai advised Esther, “and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

We may never know the full plan that God has for our lives. But, God is faithful. He allows us to some how understand when our circumstances are lining up to point us toward a specific course of action.

I call this “crossroad” point.

We have options:

1. We can stay on the current path.

2. We can turn left,

3. or we can turn right.

Staying on the current path means more of the same. No growth. No maturity. No elevation.

Options 2 and 3 represent the unknown. They require movement from your comfort zone. They require a leap of faith, and they represent growth.

Esther knew she needed some extra help.

She was facing possible death. The king had not spoken to her or called for her in 30 days. If the king refused to put out his scepter to her she would be put to death.

Esther was willing to do what her people needed her to. But she also recognized she needed God to go before her and make the way smooth. She needed God to order her steps, to guide her either left or right.

Crossroad is defined as being at a point of decision or a critical juncture.

She asked for the Jews to fast for her.

Consecration and Fasting.

To Consecrate means to make holy or to dedicate to a higher purpose.

To Fast means to limit certain foods, practices, and habits in order to focus on God.

We are all called by God for specific purposes. We do not, however, always know what these may be. By going on a fast and/or a consecration, we are able to quiet the noises in our life. This allows us to hear, see, or understand what God is saying; or go where he is leading.

For Esther, she was facing a life or death situation. But her mind was made up. Her attitude was “I am going to see the king. If I perish, I perish.”

We need to have the same attitude. I want more. I want better. I want to accomplish what Gods is leading me to. I want to fulfill the vision God gave me. I will not let nothing stop me. But I need help.

If you have one – Call your prayer partner. Consecrate yourself and fast. Seek God during your fast. Quiet yourself to hear from God.

Trust God to reveal himself to you. To illuminate the way you should take.

Walk by faith. Refuse to be ruled by fear. Fear will lead you to inaction. Inaction will cause you to remain in the same place. Remaining in the same place removes or severely limits the opportunity for growth.

It’s time to move beyond the crossroad into purpose. Enjoy your journey!

Have a blessed day.