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ESTHER 4:14“For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

New King James Version

The Background Of The Verse.Jews are in captivity.Ahasuerus is king.Mordecai is her foster fatherHaman is an official in the king’s court.Mordecai seeks Esther’s help to prevent destruction of the JewsThe providence of God

The Definition Of ProvidenceThe word

And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight,


Acts 24:2

And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight,


Acts 24:2

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.


Romans 13:14

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.


Romans 13:14

The Definition Of ProvidenceThe wordThe concept

The Description Of ProvidenceTwo senses

General providenceNatural world

He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, And vegetation for the service of man, That he may bring forth food from the earth,


Psalm 104:14

He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, And vegetation for the service of man, That he may bring forth food from the earth,


Psalm 104:14

For I know that the Lord is great, And our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases He does, In heaven and in earth, In the seas and in all deep places. He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain; He brings the wind out of His treasuries.


Psalm 135:5-7

For I know that the Lord is great, And our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases He does, In heaven and in earth, In the seas and in all deep places. He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain; He brings the wind out of His treasuries.


Psalm 135:5-7

“Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.”


Acts 14:17

“Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.”


Acts 14:17


General providenceNatural worldAnimal world

The young lions roar after their prey, And seek their food from God. When the sun rises, they gather together And lie down in their dens. Man goes out to his work And to his labor until the evening. O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions—

The young lions roar after their prey, And seek their food from God. When the sun rises, they gather together And lie down in their dens. Man goes out to his work And to his labor until the evening. O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions—

This great and wide sea, In which are innumerable teeming things, Living things both small and great. There the ships sail about; There is that Leviathan Which You have made to play there. These all wait for You, That You may give them their food in due season.

This great and wide sea, In which are innumerable teeming things, Living things both small and great. There the ships sail about; There is that Leviathan Which You have made to play there. These all wait for You, That You may give them their food in due season.

What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good. You hide Your face, they are troubled; You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.


Psalm 104:21-29

What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good. You hide Your face, they are troubled; You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.


Psalm 104:21-29

“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?


Matthew 6:26

“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?


Matthew 6:26

“Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.


Matthew 10:29

“Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.


Matthew 10:29


General providenceNatural worldAnimal worldThe affairs of men in general

He makes nations great, and destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them.


Job 12:23

He makes nations great, and destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them.


Job 12:23

And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.


Daniel 2:21

And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.


Daniel 2:21

“that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.


Matthew 5:45

“that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.


Matthew 5:45


General providenceSpecial providence

For the righteous

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.


Psalm 37:23

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.


Psalm 37:23

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.


Proverbs 3:6

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.


Proverbs 3:6

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


Matthew 6:33

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


Matthew 6:33

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.


Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.


Romans 8:28



Some things to keep in mindThe ultimate end is man’s spiritual good

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.


Romans 5:3-5

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.


Romans 5:3-5

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.


James 1:2-4

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.


James 1:2-4



For the righteousSome things to keep in mindThe ultimate end is man’s spiritual goodWe should not presume all things are the result of special providence

I returned and saw under the sun that—The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all.


Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned and saw under the sun that—The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all.


Ecclesiastes 9:11

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.


1 Peter 5:8-9

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.


1 Peter 5:8-9

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who

loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Romans 8:35-39

loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Romans 8:35-39

The Description Of ProvidenceSpecial providence and man’s cooperation

Give us this day our daily bread.


Matthew 6:11

Give us this day our daily bread.


Matthew 6:11

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. New King James Version

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. New King James Version

2 Thessalonians 3:10

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. New King James Version

1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. New King James Version

1 Timothy 5:8

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.


Philippians 2:12-13

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.


Philippians 2:12-13

For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”


1 Peter 3:10-12



1 Peter 3:10-12

The Determination Of ProvidenceNeed for cautionMany interpret what happens as indications of God’s judgmentThere are exceptions

For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride serves as their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment. Their eyes bulge with abundance; They

For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride serves as their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment. Their eyes bulge with abundance; They

have more than heart could wish.They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth.Therefore his people return here, And waters of a full cup are drained by them. And they say,

have more than heart could wish.They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth.Therefore his people return here, And waters of a full cup are drained by them. And they say,

“How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?” Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches.


Psalm 73:3-12

“How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?” Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches.


Psalm 73:3-12

Why do the wicked live and become old, Yes, become mighty in power? Their descendants are established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes. Their houses are safe from fear, Neither is the rod of God upon them. Their bull breeds without failure; Their cow calves without miscarriage. They send

Why do the wicked live and become old, Yes, become mighty in power? Their descendants are established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes. Their houses are safe from fear, Neither is the rod of God upon them. Their bull breeds without failure; Their cow calves without miscarriage. They send

forth their little ones like a flock, And their children dance. They sing to the tambourine and harp, And rejoice to the sound of the flute. They spend their days in wealth, And in a moment go down to the grave.


Job 21:7-13

forth their little ones like a flock, And their children dance. They sing to the tambourine and harp, And rejoice to the sound of the flute. They spend their days in wealth, And in a moment go down to the grave.


Job 21:7-13

The Determination Of ProvidenceNeed for cautionMany interpret what happens as indications of God’s judgmentThere are exceptionsWe cannot always be certain

The Determination Of ProvidenceThe best we can do

Possess the perspective of Mordecai

“For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” New King James Version

Esther 4:14

“For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” New King James Version

Esther 4:14


Possess the perspective of MordecaiRemain open to the possibility that the Lord’s will may be

different

making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. New King James Version

Romans 1:10

making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. New King James Version

Romans 1:10

but took leave of them, saying, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing.” And he sailed from Ephesus. New King James Version

Acts 18:21

but took leave of them, saying, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing.” And he sailed from Ephesus. New King James Version

Acts 18:21

Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”


James 4:15

Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”


James 4:15



Remain open to the possibility that the Lord’s word may be

differentIn everything give thanks

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;


Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;


Philippians 4:6



Remain open to the possibility that the Lord’s word may be

differentIn everything give thanksLeave the ultimate determination to God

The providence of God is a wonderful blessingTo ensure God’s providence we must

Seek first the kingdom of GodStudy and apply what is God’s revealed willMake plans that are submissive to the Lord’s willIn everything give God thanks



1 Peter 3:10-12



1 Peter 3:10-12

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