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In this sermon on Esther chapter four, we challenge the notion that faith requires constant happiness. Esther’s courage to reveal her vulnerability and share in her people’s sorrow teaches us a profound spiritual truth: authenticity in distress draws us closer to God and one another. True faith embraces the full spectrum of human emotions, especially in community. By examining Esther's response, we learn that sharing our struggles and seeking God’s strength in difficult times is a powerful act of faith.

Pr. Todd Mathison

Summoned to Share Sorrow

Esther: Summoned By God
Esther 4
August 18, 2024
In this sermon on Esther chapter four, we challenge the notion that faith requires constant happiness. Esther’s courage to reveal her vulnerability and share in her people’s sorrow teaches us a profound spiritual truth: authenticity in distress draws us closer to God and one another. True faith embraces the full spectrum of human emotions, especially in community. By examining Esther's response, we learn that sharing our struggles and seeking God’s strength in difficult times is a powerful act of faith.
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