Have you ever considered how many verses there are in the Bible that link joy to the Christian life? As far as God is concerned, these two things are inseparable. It’s as simple as 2+2=4: to know Christ is to know joy. Why, then, is this attribute so rare in our churches today? Why are Christians often depressed—more worried about political misadventures and economic downfalls than about God’s promises in Scripture? In today’s message, Pastor Stephen Davey searches to find and present a good answer to these questions.
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.