“Render to Caesar that which is Caesar’s,” said Christ to a befuddled audience. But what does this mean for our culture? Does this mean that the contemptuous rise in gas prices, or the inflation due to corruption of big banks and money-lenders, or the taxation used to fund immoral politicians is still not ample cause to rebel against our governing authorities . . . or to complain . . . or to petition? In Romans 13:6-7, the Apostle Paul gives us an astonishing answer.
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.