If you’ve ever watched the Olympics, you’ve probably been mesmerized by the opening ceremony as much as by the event itself. Millions of dollars go into insuring that the world’s biggest sporting event starts on the right foot. But as stunning and awe-inspiring as this spectacular is, it doesn’t compare to the opening ceremony that John tells us about in Revelation 21. That event will make even the Olympics look like a dog and pony show.
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.