Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John that the world will know we are His disciples by the love we have for one another. So if we want to present the Savior to the world, we’ll have to start impersonating the Savior in our churches. The Great Commission starts there.
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.