Exploring Esther: Serving the Unseen God

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“It has been well said that ‘Without knowledge there is no concern, without concern there is no prayer, without prayer there is no action, without action there is no change’” (Page 62)

“The remarkable faith of Mordecai is seen in that his trust is not in Esther’s position of influence but in the sovereign God. He fully understands that she is only an instrument in the Lord’s hand. It is the hand, not the instrument that will deliver. If Esther is disobedient, she will suffer personal consequences but the gracious purposes of God will in no way be frustrated.” (Page 65)

“Powerful men need to demonstrate just how limitless they think their wealth and power really is.” (Page 21)

“The wise moderate their behaviour, but the foolish person embarks on a meaningless quest to ‘top’ the last experience with an even better one. Xerxes was not wise and his pride was a driving force in his extreme lavishness.” (Page 20)

“We are never indispensable in God’s plan, but we are always responsible for our obedience to it.” (Page 65)