Sermon # 7 in a series in the book of Esther.

Theme: God brings deliverance through trusting people.

God’s places His people where He can use them.

1. The example of Esther and Mordecai. (8:1-2)
2. The exceptions — No One! (cf. John 15:5, 16; Ephesians 2:10)

God uses His people when they trust Him.

1. When they trust Him continually. (8:3 ff.)
2. When they trust Him courageously. (8:3 ff., 9:13)

God rewards His people when they trust Him.

1. By making them instruments of deliverance. (8:8-14, 9:1-17)
2. By making them instruments of joy. (8:15-17, 9:17-19)