Who Knows?

Scripture Reading: Esther 4:14
“And who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this.”

"Who knows?" Mordecai’s question to Esther is rhetorical; the answer, for us, remains that no one but God knows. When we read Esther's story, we often imagine ourselves boldly stepping into the spotlight, heroically echoing her words, “If I perish, I perish.” We picture ourselves as courageous figures whose actions bring salvation.

But we should return to Mordecai’s question: “Who knows?” What if Esther hadn’t received the king’s favor? What if he’d rejected her? Haman’s plan could have gone ahead, and many—including Mordecai—would have perished. Still, as Mordecai reminded her, deliverance would have come in another way. Esther’s courage wasn’t contingent on a guaranteed outcome but rooted in the call to do the right thing.

If we can follow her example and say, “If I perish, I perish,” we must remember: the worthiness of our actions doesn’t depend on success. Even if our efforts seem to fail, standing for righteousness is always its own reward. Though we may not see the outcome, we can rest knowing that God alone sees the greater picture.

So, when you stand for what is good, remember that no one knows what will come from it—no one except God. And that, in the end, is enough

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