For Such a Time as This

For such a time as this

You were sent to be with us

To work beside us in the field

Behind the harvesters.

For such a time as this

You show us how to glean,

How to gather among the sheaves

The precious few that might be lost.

For such a time as this

You reveal humility.

For such a time as this

You gratefully accept this corner

And seek not another plot

Or desire the master’s role

Or even that of foreman.

For such a time as this

You are patient.

For such a time as this

You bring us water and food

And protect our children

From the wild

And the stray.

For such a time as this

You shelter us.

For such a time as this

You are raised up.

The Lord of the harvest

Calls your name

You! Faithful servant!

Come out from the corner

And work here beside me.

For such a time as this

You are blessed. 

For such a time as this

You are given the seeds of light,

The beginnings of saints.

The harvest of many seasons to come

Is in your hands

For such a time as this

You are entrusted.

For such a time as this

The row is laid open.

Broken many times

By the one who goes before you

The soil is rich and fine

And ready.

For such as time as this

The Spirit prepares the way for the Word.

For such a time as this

You are given strength, hope,

And a clear voice,

Sufficient for the work at hand.

A special beauty is yours

Which shines in the morning field

A reflection of Him in you.

For such a time as this

God has provided.

For such a time as this

You have prepared your mind,

Your heart and spirit.

For such a time as this

You have collected your things,

Instructed your daughters

And said goodbye to your husband.

For such a time as this

You are called…

Esther 4:14, Ruth 2:3-23

Written several years ago for my beautiful Vicki when she was about to set out to Russia on a short term mission trip.