many of the trials and troubles we face are meant to teach us deeper and deeper confidence in Him alone.
Many families have problems with one member turning against another. This is the direct result of the coming of sin into the world.
Perhaps we ought to spend more time praying for the spiritual blessings than the materialistic blessings.
In this lesson, the providence of God is clearly seen. The king receives Esther and comes to her banquets. The king cannot sleep and this results in him be reminded of the favor done to him by Mordecai. Haman unwittingly gives the honor to Mordecai that he wanted for himself. We can see that God is in the process of giving a great victory to Mordecai and to the Jewish people.
