It’s one of the greatest “rags-to-riches” stories ever written. David, an unknown youth who was most often seen plucking his harp on a hillside while tending his father’s flock, is about to become a hero in Israel. Not because he has experience or ambition or charisma or a noble heritage, but because he has a heart for God. Pastor Stephen Davey will remind us today that when God chooses a man, that’s the only thing He looks for.
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.