“Be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only,” said James in his divinely inspired epistle, and the Apostle John reiterates that command in Revelation 22:6-9 when he says, “Blessed is he who keeps the sayings and prophecy of this book.” It’s not enough to simply believe that Jesus is coming again . . . we must live as though He’s already on His way.
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.