Esther 1This story explains how the vacancy in the Persian royal family came about. Readers today can be tempted to take sides in the dispute between the king and queen, but the truth is that they were both probably both very wrong in what they did. Both were obviously motivated by pride and stubbornness, and too much wine. The point for the biblical author is that although the human beings were acting foolishly, God was behind their actions, making room for his will. Likewise, there are many disappointing and challenging situations that believers will face in this life. While it is often difficult to see God’s hand in those circumstances, he is there. He can take two wrong choices and make something right out of them.
LORD, when we are discouraged and disappointed, help us to trust that you know what you are doing.
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