Positioned by Providence

POSITIONED BY PROVIDENCE

05/03/2026; Esther 1:1-2:18; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: The world celebrates power, but God works through weakness. He exalts the lowly to accomplish His purposes and save His people. Therefore, we must humbly accept our position, faithfully serve where God places us, and trust that He is at work in His perfect timing.

I. WORLD FIGHTS FOR CONTROL – (1:1-22)
   A. Power Displayed – (Esther 1:1-9)
   B. Power Defied – (Esther 1:10-12)
   C. Power Defended – (Esther 1:13-22)

II. GOD RAISES THE LOWLY – (2:1-18)
   A. God Positions the Lowly – (Esther 2:1-11)
      1. King Needs a New Queen
      2. King Takes the Young Women
   B. God Favors the Lowly – (Esther 2:12-15)
      1. Esther Finds Favor with the Court
      2. Esther Finds Favor with the Process
      3. Esther Finds Favor with the King
   C. God Exalts the Lowly – (Esther 2:16-18)

III. BELIEVERS EMBRACE GOD’S PLAN
   A. Humbly Receive God’s Placement
   B. Faithfully Serve in God’s Strength
   C. Patiently Rest in God’s Timing