Kenya Diaries: Esther

"Hear their stories."


Esther is an example of God's divine guidance and care over our lives. God's sovereignty and power are seen throughout this book. Although we may question certain circumstances in our lives, we must have faith that God is in control, working through both the pleasant and difficult times so that we can serve Him effectively. -NIV Study Bible

On November 13, 2007, the work team serving at the Baby Center received a special honor. A baby girl had been left outside the gates.Three men from NMC were working there. The Kenyan caregivers asked them if they wanted to name her. Their decision...Esther.

Anyone who knows the Bible story of Esther is familiar with the phrase, "for such a time as this." And I can't help but think how fitting for Baby Esther. We may never understand why her family left such a precious little girl to be cared for by others, but I can only imagine that God has brought her here "for such a time as this."

Little Esther is a beautiful, quiet girl who could instantly melt your heart. You have only to look in her eyes to see a sweet little girl full of love. What a joy it was to sit and laugh with her, to color pictures with her, to watch and point at the birds flying by overhead. But most of all, what a joy it was to sit and rock her to sleep in my arms, knowing that this is a much loved child of God.














Esther being left outside the gate of the Baby Center was not a mistake. She could've been left any number of places, but instead, someone brought her here. These "circumstances" were not a result of chance, but of God's grand design.

My prayer is that Esther will someday have a family all her own. That someday she will have parents who not only love her and care for her, but who teach her about the unconditional love of her heavenly Father who brought her to them "for such a time as this."