Whether you are a lifelong member or a newcomer, when you come through the doors of Good Shepherd Church our prayer is that you are made to feel like family. As forgiven people, living in the grace of God, we want more and more people to experience the joy and freedom that can only be found in Jesus Christ. We hope to see you this Sunday!
As we move into chapter 7 of Esther this week, we get the sense that we are getting closer to a resolution. Esther's second feast is upon us, and she has promised the king that she would make her request - the request to save her people. Will justice be served at this banquet, or will Haman continue to prevail? We all want justice for Haman. But, the question is, do we really want justice for ourselves?
Throughout the book of Esther, God works quietly behind the scenes. While His presence may at times feel distant, Esther 6 clearly reveals His sovereign hand. Through a narrative filled with both humor and irony, we see how the Lord uses seemingly insignificant events and decisions to bring about the miraculous deliverance of Mordecai - and His people.
In Esther, chapter 5, we see a sharp contrast between the words and actions of Esther and the words and actions of Haman. And while it's easy to identify with the former and condemn the latter, we have to admit that there's a lot of Haman in all of us. Thank God that He is a King that extends grace and favor to us even when we don't deserve it.
