Dear SDA Anaheim Church,
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:2)
I spent the last few weeks reading and pondering on the book of Esther. What a fantastic story about how God used Queen Esther and Mordecai to deliver His people from a significant threat that would eradicate them from the face of the earth. Surprisingly, the author does not mention the name of God anywhere throughout the book. God works in the background of the story. The book of Esther emphasizes God’s providence in the lives of those who trust Him.
Our daily lives are like the plot of the book of Esther. Some individuals experience the hand of God in dramatic ways. You have probably heard stories about miraculous healing or spot-on answers to prayers. These stories impress us with God’s power and encourage us to seek the Lord in prayer. But even if we do not see the answer to our prayers or an indistinguishable sign of the divine hand, we must remember that our God works in the background of our lives. A flat tire, a job promotion, an unexpected meeting at the grocery store, the loss of someone we love, the birth of a child, a lost wallet, all of those scenarios that we experience daily are ways God works in our lives.
I woke up today with the song “Blessings” by Laura Story. The lyrics are so profound, and I hope they will bless you to see the mysterious hand of God working in the background of your life.
In Christ,
Pr. Luiz Gustavo Assis
Anaheim Seventh-Day Adventist 