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"When disciples followed a rabbi, they followed him closely so they would never be out of his sight, never be someplace where they couldn’t hear him speak. They followed him so closely that his sandals often kicked up dust."
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We’ll begin studying the book of Romans in just 4 days.
Covered in His Dust—the verse-by-verse study we’ve been doing—returns on Saturday.
But until then, I’m launching my new book, Uncovering Scripture: The Gospel of Luke.
For the next four nights, I’ll send you one story from the Bible, written in the same style. Not pulled from the book itself, but written the same way—slowing down to notice what usually gets overlooked.
If you find yourself reaching for your Bible to see if the story is really there… you’ll love this book.
If you find yourself hungry to keep reading just one more chapter… this is for you.
Grab your copy of Uncovering Scripture: The Gospel of Luke HERE.
Let’s get on with it.
Welcome to the second night of Uncovering Scripture: You’re not the hero.
Everyone remembers Esther’s big moment.
“Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
It’s quoted in devotionals.
Plastered on journals.
Sung in worship songs.
And yes, it’s beautiful.
It’s bold.
It’s true.
But what Mordecai says right before that?
That’s the line we miss.
And it changes everything.
Esther was queen.
Safe in the palace.
Far removed from the chaos outside.
A decree had gone out to exterminate the Jews.
Genocide by royal order.
But she hadn’t told anyone she was Jewish.
She hesitated.
She weighed the risks.
She tried to stay out of it.
And that’s when Mordecai sends the message.
“Do not think to yourself that in the king’s palace you will escape any more than all the other Jews.”
“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place…” (Esther 4:13–14)
Wait—what?
Mordecai doesn’t say,
“Esther, you’re our only hope.”
He doesn’t beg.
He doesn’t flatter.
He says, God is going to save His people.
With or without you.
This isn’t a motivational speech.
It’s a wake-up call.
Mordecai believes in God’s faithfulness even though the book of Esther never mentions God’s name.
There’s no voice from heaven.
No pillar of cloud.
No burning bush.
Just a man of faith saying:
“You’re not the hero. God is.
You can obey or stay silent.
But deliverance will come either way.
You just won’t be part of it.”
That’s the part we skip.
We think God’s waiting on us.
That His plan hinges on our courage.
That if we don’t show up, He’s stuck.
But the truth?
God’s will isn’t fragile.
He doesn’t need your yes to win.
But He invites you anyway.
Esther stood at a crossroads.
She could stay hidden.
Safe.
Irrelevant.
Or she could step into danger and watch God work.
It’s the same with us.
God is moving.
He’s redeeming.
He’s building His Kingdom.
And the only question is:
Will you be part of it?
Or not?
God’s Character Revealed:
1. God is Faithful
“Relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place.” (v.14)
God keeps His promises—even when His people hesitate.
2. God is Just
“You and your father’s house will perish.” (v.14)
Ignoring injustice doesn’t shield you from the consequences.
3. God is Sovereign
“Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (v.14)
Where you are is not an accident. God puts people in place for a purpose.
God doesn’t wring His hands when you stall.
He doesn’t panic when you hesitate.
But He does invite you to be part of His plan.
And if you say no?
Relief will still come.
It just won’t come through you.
I’ve fallen in love with reading Scripture.
I wanted the boys at our academy to fall in love with it too.
I want the same for you.
That’s why I wrote Uncovering Scripture: The Gospel of Luke.
It’s my invitation for you to open your Bible and see things you may have never noticed before.
I’ll see you tomorrow night!
I love you,
George
Uncovering Scripture
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George Sisneros is a full-time missionary in Guatemala and the founder of Ordinary Missionaries and the El Rosario Christian Academy for Boys.
He’s been married to his wife, Vonda, for 26 years. He’s a father to nine children, five adopted.
In 2024, George and his wife expanded to Cuba, joining forces with nine pastors committed to transforming lives through the gospel.