Monday, 5 October 2026
HE KNOWS MORE THAN YOU DO
...and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14).
There’re moments in life when God calls you to act, give, speak, serve, or take a stand, and you may not fully understand the significance of what He's asking of you. At such times, it's important to remember a simple truth: He knows more than you do.
Consider the woman who broke her alabaster box of precious ointment and poured it on the Lord Jesus (Matthew 26:7). The disciples condemned her act as wasteful. They thought the ointment should have been sold and the money given to the poor; they were upset (Matthew 26:8-9).
But the Lord saw what they couldn't see and said, “… Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me… For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial” (Matthew 26:10-12). Then the Lord made a most remarkable statement in verse 13 that wherever the Gospel would be preached throughout the world, her act would be remembered.
The woman didn't fully understand the eternal significance of what she had done, but the Lord did. The same truth is seen in the story of Esther. As queen, she had a position of influence, but when her people faced destruction, Mordecai challenged her to recognise the significance of her place and time, saying, “…who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14).
What seemed like a personal decision for Esther carried consequences for an entire nation. God had positioned her for a purpose greater than she could see. Many times, the Lord's instructions are connected to realities beyond our present understanding. He sees the future.
He knows the impact of your obedience. He understands the eternal value of the choices He places before you. That's why you can trust Him completely. When He directs you, He's not trying to take something from you; He's leading you into His greater purpose for your life and into blessings whose full significance may not yet be apparent. Therefore, trust His wisdom above your own reasoning.
When He calls, respond. When He directs, obey. When He opens a door for service, sacrifice, or commitment, embrace it with joy. He sees what you cannot see, and He knows more than you do.
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank you for your wisdom, love and guidance in my life. I trust your plans and purposes for me, knowing that you see beyond the present and understand the eternal significance of every step of my obedience. My heart is yielded to your leading, and I walk confidently in the path you have ordained for me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Esther 4:13-14; Mark 14:8-9; Proverbs 3:5-6
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Philippians 3:12-4:1-3 & Isaiah 40-41
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Philemon 1:10-25 & Lamentations 1