Before Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives into heaven, He made a significant promise to His disciples that He would one day come again. And from the first century until now, men have anxiously watched the skies, awaiting the fulfillment of that promise. But as Pastor Stephen Davey will reveal to us today, the stage is still being set and there are many things which must take place behind the scenes before that curtain can rise.
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.