What can separate us from the love of God? That’s the question that Paul asks the Roman Christians in chapter 8, verse 35, of his letter. And if we could travel back in time to see the emotion which was filling him as he wrote the answer to that question, we would be amazed! It’s as if all of Paul’s letters were leading up to this single point—as if these words had been written directly onto our hearts rather than onto a page. If Paul’s words in Romans 8:35-39 haven’t changed your life yet, they will today.
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.