A Case Study on Avodah

In this enlightening message, Pastor Clarence Stamps II walks through Esther’s moment of decision in chapter 4 that shows us what it really means to be placed by God for such a time as this.

This message centers on the reality that Esther’s position was not accidental but intentional. Clarence highlights how her role in the palace was her Avodah—her work, service, and worship before God. When Mordecai challenges her with the truth that deliverance will come from somewhere, but silence carries its own cost, Esther is confronted with the weight of obedience.

Through this case study, the sermon reveals that Avodah often requires courage, risk, and a surrendered heart. Esther’s response shows what faithful service looks like when God’s purposes demand action. Rather than moving forward alone, she invites the people to join her in Avodah, calling for prayer and fasting as an act of collective worship and dependence on God.

This teaching reminds us that we are not here by accident, but by divine appointment—placed in our roles, responsibilities, and assignments to partner with God’s purposes for such a time as this.