These are hard times to be a Christian, aren’t they? Darwinian theory dominates university classrooms and humanistic philosophy parades itself in the media, while faith gets shoved into obscurity. Talk to your neighbor about Jesus and he might look at you with a confused expression. Tell him that men are sinners by nature, and he’ll ask who you are to judge. Tell him God sent His Son to save the world, and he’ll tell you that he doesn’t need a savior! Nevertheless, Pastor Stephen Davey will encourage us today with a simple challenge: keep on telling him.
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.