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!
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.
In Esther 4, we see God’s people facing a desperate situation, condemned to death and unable to save themselves. While Esther is called to risk her life on behalf of her people, we are reminded that we, too, need someone to intercede for us and accomplish what we cannot do for ourselves. In the fullness of time, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, who willingly bore our sins, defeated death, and accomplished our salvation, giving us a sure hope in Him.
