People often forget how much God is in control of. Many come to believe that the events in their life happened by chance and thus, are in need of constant reminders of His sovereignty and His power over all of their situations. Although in the book of Esther, God’s name was never directly mentioned, His presence was clearly demonstrated. Though it might seemed as if her beauty was what made King Ahasuerus choose her, God had purposely meant for Esther to earn the king’s affection and become his new queen. He had a greater plan for her in this new position of prominence, for she as queen would be used by Him to save His people from annihilation. When King Ahasuerus disowned his wife after she refused to appear in front of his drunken friends,
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He fervently detested the Jewish people and sought to exterminate them all. Despite his strong loathing, Haman’s eventual reversal of fortune would expressed God’s sovereignty and His ability in having His people triumph over their enemies. Before the day Esther had a request for King Ahasuerus, Haman lived without any sense of trouble. His plan for the annihilation of the Jewish population was accepted, and he would soon get rid of his arch-nemesis, Mordecai. When Queen Esther revealed her Jewish identity and plead for the king to save her people, Haman’s life immediately turned upside down. In just “twenty-four hours… Haman [changed from being] at the top of his political career… [to being executed] as an enemy of the state” (MacArthur 144). The Lord was in control of circumstances of Haman and thus could swiftly reverse his situation for being the enemy of His people. The book of Esther may seem to be absent of God as it includes no direct mention of His name. However, the circumstances of the characters evidently displayed an active Providence who utilized them to fulfill His divine will. Esther and Mordecai were both used to save His people and bring them victory over their enemies. Even though it might appear that the Lord is not present, He is ultimately sovereign in people’s
He fervently detested the Jewish people and sought to exterminate them all. Despite his strong loathing, Haman’s eventual reversal of fortune would expressed God’s sovereignty and His ability in having His people triumph over their enemies. Before the day Esther had a request for King Ahasuerus, Haman lived without any sense of trouble. His plan for the annihilation of the Jewish population was accepted, and he would soon get rid of his arch-nemesis, Mordecai. When Queen Esther revealed her Jewish identity and plead for the king to save her people, Haman’s life immediately turned upside down. In just “twenty-four hours… Haman [changed from being] at the top of his political career… [to being executed] as an enemy of the state” (MacArthur 144). The Lord was in control of circumstances of Haman and thus could swiftly reverse his situation for being the enemy of His people. The book of Esther may seem to be absent of God as it includes no direct mention of His name. However, the circumstances of the characters evidently displayed an active Providence who utilized them to fulfill His divine will. Esther and Mordecai were both used to save His people and bring them victory over their enemies. Even though it might appear that the Lord is not present, He is ultimately sovereign in people’s