The odds seemed to be against David as he stood to face Goliath. He was untrained in battle—Goliath was an experienced warrior. He was naked of armor—Goliath was clad to the hilt. He was small—Goliath was, well, gigantic. But David knew how deceptive appearances can be. He looked past Goliath’s towering frame, shining armor, and medals of valor, and saw what Goliath was missing: God.
Scandals abound in a drama cast in the ancient Persian Empire. In the midst of political intrigue and betrayal, a beautiful orphan girl suddenly becomes the leading character, as God’s providence rescues His people from certain death. At first glance, Esther is the heroine and Mordecai the master manipulator. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll discover that behind the scenes, God is pulling the strings as His sovereign providence unfolds.