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God's providence

James Gudgeon November, 2 2025 Video & Audio
Esther 4:13-14
The sermon centers on the divine providence revealed in the story of Esther, emphasizing that God sovereignly positions individuals for specific purposes at appointed times, as seen in Esther's rise to queenship and her courageous intervention to save her people. Though the name of God is never mentioned in the book, His hand is evident in the unfolding events—turning impending destruction into deliverance, sorrow into joy, and death into life, culminating in the establishment of Purim as a festival of thanksgiving. The preacher highlights Esther's humility, obedience, and faith, drawing parallels to the spiritual maturity and responsibility of believers today, especially women in the church, who are called to teach, lead, and live out godly character. The message calls listeners to recognize their own divine appointments, to step forward in faith despite fear, and to approach God's throne with the righteousness of Christ, trusting that He can transform even the most desperate circumstances into triumph. Ultimately, the sermon points to Christ as the true deliverer, whose sacrifice turns the curse of sin into the blessing of salvation, inviting all to come boldly into God's presence through faith in Him.