Summary Of Max Lucado S You Were Made For This Moment

Are you weary? Worn out by the bills that keep stacking, a virus that keeps raging, or a heart that keeps aching? If so, the book of Esther brings welcome news: Relief will come! To be clear, you didn't ask for this struggle. You want to get past it. You don't know how much longer you can hold up. But what if God is with you in this difficult season? When life seems off the rails, remember this truth: the minute you bow your head to pray is the moment God lifts his hand to help. Queen Esther learned this truth firsthand. When confronted with a royal decree that would annihilate her people, she had to make some tough choices. Would she remain silent in the face of this challenge, or would she speak up? Would she blend in, or would she stand out? But after Esther spent three days in prayer and fasting, God gave her the courage to speak up. God used her to save the nation. And God can do the same with you. In You Were Made for This Moment, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will help you: put your hope in the God of grand reversals, trusting that God will right every wrong cultivate courage for your challenging times by leaning on the God who redeems and restores discover your role in God's story by exploring how God can use your experiences and circumstances to join him in his holy work God never promised us a life without trials, but he does promise to be with us as we walk through them. Trust that he can redeem your struggles for a mighty purpose. You, friend, were made for this moment.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Mordecai and Esther were to be married, but the king had issued the order for them to be taken to Susa. Mordecai suggested that they make the best of it by going into hiding as Jews. #2 The author went on a date with a girl who tricked him into jumping over a fence into a wheat field, only to realize it was a bed of thorns. The author learned a valuable lesson: things aren’t always what they seem. #3 The story of Xerxes and Vashti is a prime example of how not to treat your wife. When the king wanted to show off his wife, Vashti, she refused to comply. The king became furious and burned with anger. #4 The story of the insolent Xerxes and the romp in a winter-wheat field posit the same possibility: what if the glitz and glamour are only folly and foibles. What if the lure of lights is a hoax.

Join Max Lucado on a journey through the book of Esther as he reminds us that God need not be loud to be strong, he need not cast a shadow to be present...and he is active even when he appears distant. This study was born in a hard season—a pandemic that locked down the world. Church doors closed. Students were stuck at home. Masks hid smiles. And as if this weren't enough, the ancient sin of racism and hatred seems to be trying to undo us. Many of us are left wondering if this season will ever pass. To all these things, God has a six-letter word of encouragement: E-S-T-H-E-R. The book that bears her name was written to be read in hard seasons. It was crafted for those who feel outnumbered by foes, outmaneuvered by fate, and outdone by fear. In the You Were Made for This Moment five-session video Bible study (streaming included), pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado presents the story of Esther in all its drama, urgency, and hope. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself--with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately). Esther's is a story that reaches out of the past to our present circumstances with a singular message: God is present, and he will act. It's a story that demands from us a singular response: what will we do when he does? Sessions and video run times: Cozy in the Culture - Esther 1:1–2:18 (17:30) A Moment of Decision - Esther 2:19–4:14 (17:00) Heaven Set in Motion - Esther 4:15–6:14 (16:30) The God of Great Turnarounds - Esther 7:1–8:17 (17:30) Remembering God's Faithfulness - Esther 9:1–10:3 (16:00) Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

This adaptation of "Outlive Your Life" for teens offers practical tips youth can take out into their community to make a difference, plus real-life stories about those who have done just that.

Dear Friend, May I share a story that is very dear to my heart? It's a story of hillbillies and simple folk, net casters and tax collectors. A story of a movement that exploded like a just-opened fire hydrant out of Jerusalem and spilled into the ends of the earth: into the streets of Paris, the districts of Rome, and the ports of Athens, Istanbul, Shanghai, and Buenos Aires. A story so mighty, controversial, head spinning, and life changing that two millennia later we wonder: Might it happen again? Heaven knows we hope so. These are devastating times: 1.75 billions people are desperately poor; one billion are hungry. Lonely hearts indwell our neighborhoods and attend our schools. In the midst of it all, here we stand: you, me, and our one-of-a-kind lives. We are given a choice ... an opportunity to make a big difference during a difficult time. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Worth a try, don't you think? - Max Lucado One hundred percent of the author's royalties from Outlive Your Life products will benefit children and families through World Vision and other ministries of faith-based compassion.

Selections in this book are taken from the previously published 'When Christ comes' ... c1999 Max Lucado.

Five best-selling works complete in one volume: *Welcome To The Family *Now Are We In Christ Jesus *The Force of Righteousness *God's Will Is The Holy Spirit *Love The Secret To Your Success A clean slate and a new life. That's what you get when you make Jesus Christ your Savior and Lord! The very moment you ask Jesus into your heart, your sins are forgiven the slate is wiped clean. You become a brand-new person on the inside re-created in Christ. You now have His nature, His righteousness. You become God's child! His Holy Spirit now lives in you, filling you with His power the power to live this new life to the fullest. Not only that, but He's made provision for every area of your life. You even have an inheritance! In He Did It All for You, Kenneth and Gloria Copeland help you understand how to live this new life with confidence and success. This book will show you how to: *Walk in your rights and privileges as God's child *Rely on the Holy Spirit and understand His role in your life *Receive the benefits Jesus has provided for you *Let God's love in you flow out to others *Pray effectively. God has a great plan for your life! Find out how exciting life can be when you start walking in the good things He has planned. After all, He Did It All for You!

Does it ever feel like life is out of control? Could you use the reminder that God is in control? When tragedy strikes, people desperately search for answers. Believers and unbelievers alike find themselves turning to God. Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado tells us that though it may not be quick or painless, God will use this mess for good. In this booklet, Max Lucado will help you: Find courage to never give up during turbulent times Trust God to help you through all of life’s trials Remember that God will use every painful circumstance for good Scriptures for Your Turbulent Times also included.