Another Decree - Esther | Andrew Sercombe

One of the keys to understanding how God is at work in the book of Esther is knowing the God who is working. The rest of Scripture helps us understand who God is, and when we know what it looks like for God to move, we start to see his fingerprints all over this story. Even in these moments of confrontation and celebration, we see God’s heart for the powerless. God’s heart is for the ones who had no way of saving themselves, and he works through the established order to bring hope to their situation. This is the grander story of Scripture. God works through the established order to bring hope and life to his creation. We were powerless, and God gave us hope and offered us life. As we read the account of Jesus on the night before his crucifixion in the Garden of Gethsemane, we may have a similar reaction to the one above. Why did Jesus have to die? Couldn’t God have just worked it out another way? Yet Jesus chooses to surrender himself to God’s plan and God works through the established order (with a few miracles in the midst) to bring life and hope to his people. What do you need to surrender to God today? If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayer Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠   / @gatewaybaptist   ________________________ Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and also online. For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live