For Such a Time

Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22

Wisdom Literature asks us to think theologically in light of the world around us. Thus, I think wisdom is all about making proper responses to circumstance. Saints like Paul the apostle, Augustine of Hipo, Basil of Caesarea, and many others often remind us that we can’t be blamed for our feelings, but what we do with those feelings does matter.

• Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139
• O God, Our Help in Ages Past UMH 117
• Faith Is Patience in the Night TFWS 2211
• If It Had Not Been for the Lord TFWS 2053
• Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah UMH 127
• Lift Every Voice and Sing UMH 519
• Tradin’ My Sorrows W&S 3108
• Daughter of God, CCLI Song #4509781

Abbreviations

• UMH: United Methodist Hymnal
• TWFS: The Faith We Sing
• W&S: Worship and Song