God's Hidden Hand Revealed

GOD’S HIDDEN HAND REVEALED

05/31/2026; Esther 6:1-14; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: God humbles the proud and exalts the humble in His perfect timing; ultimately through Christ, who died while we were yet sinners. Therefore, we must trust God’s sovereign care, reject our pride, and live without fear, knowing He’s at work for our greatest good!

I. GOD ORDAINS THE DETAILS – (Esther 6:1-3)
   A. Sleepless King – (v.1)
   B. Forgotten Deed – (v.2)
       1. Mordecai’s Faithful Deed
       2. God’s Sovereign Timing
   C. Unrewarded Servant – (v.3)

II. GOD HUMBLES THE PROUD – (Esther 6:4-11)
   A. Pride Assumes Itself – (vv.4-6)
   B. Pride Exposes Itself – (vv.7-9)
       1. Craves Honor
       2. Craves Recognition
       3. Craves Glory
   C. Pride Destroys Itself – (vv.10-11)
       1. Ironic Command
       2. Humbling Assignment

III. GOD PROTECTS THE PROMISE – (Esther 6:12-13)
   A. The Humble Return to Work – (v.12a)
   B. The Proud Retreat in Shame – (v.12b)
   C. The Promised Outcome is Certain – (v.13)