6/23 - Esther | Using the Unexpected

This week, we heard from our Youth Ministry Resident, Matt Reed, as he continued our sermon series in Esther. We learned that despite our dire circumstances or our misaligned motives, God uses the unexpected for his purposes. In these verses, Esther is brought in and made queen by King Ahasuerus. Despite no mention of God in the book of Esther, we see his presence throughout the story. We see God making preparations as he places Esther in a specific place for his purposes; we see Esther being patient in God's placing; and, we see our encouragement in God's purposes. Praise him! When we experience temporal trials, we are reminded of our eternal God.