In the final scenes of Esther, we see God reverse what the enemies of his people intended to achieve, and we see him grant rest for his people. Moreover, we see his people rejoicing and seeking to remember their great deliverance.

Much like Paul in Romans 9, Esther, has unceasing pain and anguish at the thought of her people perishing; therefore, she pleads with Xerxes for their preservation.

May we be like Esther, confronting sin and calling for justice, rather than like Haman, who continued in sin and got caught in the consequences.

Through the ordinary means of insomnia in Xerxes and an insatiable desire for honor in Haman, God will turn the tables on the enemy of His people, initiating Haman’s downfall and his people’s deliverance.

As we act on plans we discern from God's Word rather than plans we devise from our wills, the Lord will use us for the development of His Kingdom and not its detriment.

As God entrusts us with positions of opportunity and empowers us for obedience, may the stewardship of faith lead to our participation in His plan and away from the selfishness of passivity.

In God's (sometimes perplexing) providence, our doing what is right may lead to our being in circumstances that feel wrong, but we can trust that God is working all things for our good and His glory.

We can have painful consequences based on our own decisions. But sometimes... we have painful consequences because of the decisions of others. Regardless of who makes the choices... they are always under God's sovereignty.

Have you ever made a bad decision? How did that work out for you? Today, we're learning about how God can take a bad decision and use it in his perfect plan!

King Xerxes probably thought he was a pretty cool guy. He may have even labeled himself awesome. Join us in worship today as we see the truth that only God is awesome!