# Come Follow Me for Teens: "Thou Art Come…For Such a Time as This" (Esther)

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Podcast: [Come, Follow Me for Teens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/come-follow-me-for-teens-6045146)
Published: 2026-08-02T18:10:40+00:00
Episode link: https://joshdowns.com/come-follow-me-for-teens/esther-for-such-a-time-as-this
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This week’s episode focuses on the book of Esther: “For Such a Time as This.” We’ll talk about how the many seemingly ordinary events in Esther’s life reveal the quiet work of an all-knowing God; how fasting helped Esther place faith above fear and receive spiritual strength to do something difficult; and how the Lord completely reversed Haman’s plan so that what was intended for destruction was “turned to the contrary.” We’ll also connect Esther’s story with Joseph of Egypt, Bart Millard and the story behind “I Can Only Imagine,” and other examples of how Jesus Christ can take painful experiences and turn them toward growth, compassion, service, and eventual good. The book of Esther helps teens see that God may be preparing them long before they understand why, that prayer and fasting can strengthen them when the next step feels frightening, and that in the hands of Jesus Christ, their worst days do not have to become wasted days. • Get this week’s Study & Teaching Guide: https://joshdowns.com/cfm-resources/p/come-follow-me-esther-for-teens-study-teaching-guide • Join the Come Follow Me for Teens membership for full access to weekly lessons, early episodes, teaching guides, devotionals, and resources: https://joshdowns.com/cfm-membership

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