THE STORY OF JESUS: Esther 1-3
“All this was recorded in the book of the annals in the presence of the king.” (Esther 2:23)
This brief moment in the plot seems unimportant, but it is not.
As we shall see, this moment recorded by the king, will come up again in the story.
The story of Esther as a whole has been recorded by the King for a purpose.
But it seems an odd story for the bible, since God is no where mentioned in it.
Why does God inspire its author to record these events, in the way it is written?
My own sense is that this story parallels our stories, all peoples’ stories.
Where God is hidden, not mentioned, and yet at work behind the scenes.
Sometimes it seems like life is a series of random, unfortunate events.
And many today believe that this is all there is; no purpose, no order, no big story.
But I believe that all of history is really His story, and our story.
Our stories are recorded (Psalm 139:16), and every detail serves the master plot.
God is at work behind the scenes, like a stage manager, directing the show.
As a Jesus follower, I believe God’s kingdom is coming, according to God’s plan.
Its written in His book, and as we will see in later chapters, it all fits together.
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, my story is part of Your story, which is part of creation’s story, which is part of God’s story. When the plot seems messed up, help me to remember that it all comes together in the end.