The book of Esther : The Invisible Providence of God
The book of Esther never mentions God's name, yet His sovereign hand guides every twist in the story. From a beauty pageant no one wanted to win, to Haman's genocidal plot and spectacular downfall, to the Jews' miraculous deliverance, God works invisibly through flawed people in impossible circumstances. Esther's courage, Mordecai's faithfulness, and Haman's pride collide in a narrative of divine reversals where gallows become instruments of justice and feasts celebrate salvation. This ancient story confronts our avoidance of suffering, our tendency towards idolatry, and our need to recognise God's providence in both good and bad. Ultimately, Esther points us to Jesus Christ, the true man whom God delights to honour, who plundered Satan's kingdom and secured eternal deliverance for His people through His death and resurrection.
Two empires compete for your heart: one manipulates through gold and law, the other woos through grace. The choice of which kingdom to belong to shapes everything.
What happens when God's people find themselves in impossible situations? Esther's story shows us that even when life feels out of control, God is working through simple obedience. Discover how wisdom, courage, and faithfulness shine brightest in the darkest places.
An ancient grudge explodes into a plot to destroy God's people, yet behind human schemes, a hidden God directs every detail toward His unstoppable purposes.
God's providence weaves through life's hardships and comforts alike. Even when we instinctively avoid suffering, He places us exactly where He needs us for His purposes.
Esther approaches the king's throne uninvited, risking death to save her people. In a stunning display of wisdom, she manoeuvres the king into committing himself before revealing her request. Meanwhile, Haman's idol-driven heart prepares a deadly gallows.
A sleepless night triggers an astonishing reversal as God flips a villain's scheme on its head. Nothing escapes His providential control, not even the smallest details of our lives.
God keeps His promises. Haman's dramatic downfall reveals a God who protects His people and judges His enemies, assuring us that His covenant faithfulness shapes our families, our church, and our own souls.
When circumstances seem impossible, God orchestrates complete reversals that transform mourning into celebration and despair into unshakeable hope.
God's people are not passive observers in a cosmic battle. They are active plunderers of Satan's kingdom, winning spiritual victories through faithful worship and obedience.
The feast of Purim points to something far greater: the eternal deliverance we celebrate at the Lord's Table, where sorrow truly becomes joy and mourning turns to praise.