By Pastor Kolawole Amigun
Rooted Together Devotional | October Series: Called, Not Just Hired
Ever Felt Like the Moment Was Bigger Than You?
Esther didn’t feel ready. But purpose rarely waits for perfect conditions.
She was positioned in a palace not for comfort, but for courage.
And when the moment came, she spoke, not just for herself, but for her people.
You may not be in a palace, but you are in a position. And your voice matters.
Whether it’s speaking up for a colleague, challenging injustice, or sharing your faith, God has placed you where you are for a reason.
Courage Doesn’t Always Roar
Sometimes it whispers, “Speak anyway.”
The moment you’ve been avoiding might be the very one God has been preparing you for.
Silence may feel safer, but obedience is sacred.
When you speak with truth and tenderness, you echo heaven’s heart.
Esther’s story reminds us:
Divine positioning comes with divine purpose.
You weren’t placed where you are by accident, you were planted for impact.
So when the Spirit nudges, don’t shrink back.
Lean in.
Your voice may be the vessel God uses to bring healing, justice, or hope.
When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer:
"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" - Esther 4:14 (NIV)
Word of encouragement to Speak Up
Beloved, I speak over you today:
You are not voiceless, you are victorious.
You are not timid, you are timely.
You are not overlooked, you are ordained.
- Your words carry weight in the Spirit.
- Your voice is a vessel of healing, justice, and truth.
- Your silence will not steal your assignment.
You were placed here on purpose, for such a time as this.
You may not feel ready, but God is already at work within you.
Courage doesn’t always roar, it often whispers, “Speak anyway.”
Action Step
Is there something you’ve been afraid to say?
Pray for wisdom and take one step toward speaking up.
Today's Prayer
May the Spirit of God stir boldness in your belly.
May wisdom guide your words.
May tenderness shape your tone.
May obedience override hesitation.
You are not just in position, you are in purpose.
You are not just present, you are prophetic.
You are not just watching, you are called to act.
- You will speak with clarity when the moment comes.
- You will challenge injustice with grace and truth.
- You will share your faith with humility and power.
- You will be a voice of heaven in earthly places.
In Jesus’ name, I declare:
You are a mouthpiece of mercy.
You are a herald of hope.
You are a courageous carrier of Kingdom truth.
Go forth today:
Not with fear, but with fire.
Not with silence, but with Spirit-led speech.
Not with hesitation, but with holy boldness.
Amen.
- Pastor Kolawole Amigun
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