Proverbs 11:14 tells us that “in the multitude of counselors there is safety,” and as a general rule this is indeed true. But what happens when all the counselors around you are wrong? What happens when godly men and women give you wise direction but you feel it is different from the direction God is giving you? Let’s find out what the Bible has to say about that in Acts 21.
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.