Selah

Trust That God Is Working | Made for the Moment | Dave Stone

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Summary

Main message: God works unseen through unexpected reversals to accomplish his purposes; Esther models prayerful courage, shrewd timing, and trust in God's invisible hand so we should be ready to act "for such a time as this."

Key points:

  • Be shrewd in difficult situations: combine prayer/fasting with wisdom and wise timing (Esther’s careful approach to the king).
  • Look for where God is working upstream: trust God’s setup and timing rather than forcing the outcome.
  • When you can't see God's hand, trust his heart: apparent coincidences can be God’s providence; don’t give up.
  • The book of Esther demonstrates divine reversals (Mordecai honored; Haman destroyed) even though God’s name is never mentioned.
  • Application: be ready to respond in ordinary moments (prayer, witness, courageous choices); God can use small actions for big impact.

Scriptures mentioned: Esther 4:13-14, Esther 4:15-16, Esther 5:2-4, Matthew 10:16, Proverbs 21:1