Esther
Faith in a God who never speaks
Esther is a political thriller set in the heart of the Persian Empire around 480 BCE. Curiously, it is the only book in the Bible that never mentions God, prayer, or miracles, making it uniquely relatable to anyone who has ever felt like God is silent or absent during a crisis.
The author is unknown, but they were likely a Jew living in Persia who had intimate knowledge of the royal court's customs. They wrote this story to explain the origin of the festival of Purim and to show how ordinary people can change history through courage and timing.
For the skeptic or the struggling believer, Esther offers a masterclass in 'hidden providence.' It suggests that even when you can't see a divine hand at work, the small choices you make for the sake of others can tip the scales of justice.
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