If there were a top-ten list of the biggest washouts in Scripture, Solomon’s name would have to be on it. He had it all: the looks, the smarts, the throne. Yet, he made the costly mistake that many make who reach the highest plateau of fame: he let it go to his head.
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.