If the condition of our world could be summarized in a single word, that word would be “broken.” Beneath the drumming sound of a rushing waterfall and the trill of a nightingale’s song is an inaudible cry of desperation. Every part of creation feels it—from the tallest tree to the tiniest ant. Something has gone terribly wrong, and the world is not what it once was.
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.