Courage When God Seems Absent | The Story of Esther | Dr. Trent Langhofer - Teaching Pastor

How do we find courage when we cannot see God working?Dr. Trent Langhofer teaches through the story of Esther, a book where God is never directly named, yet His hand can be seen throughout the entire story.In Esther 4:13–16, Esther is invited to act courageously without any guarantee of the outcome. In Esther 6:1–11, a sleepless night, a forgotten act of faithfulness, and the perfect timing of a conversation reveal how God can work through ordinary circumstances. Esther 9:20–22 shows God turning a day marked for destruction into a celebration of deliverance.This message gives three practical truths for seasons when God seems absent:Trust His presence when you cannot see His hand.Choose faithfulness when you cannot control the outcome.Live in the joy of God’s redemption plan.Romans 8:28 does not say that everything that happens is good. It promises that God can work in all things for the good of those who love Him. And because of the cross and resurrection of Jesus, we know that sorrow will not have the final word.You may not understand the chapter you are living, but you can still trust the Author.