God's Hand upon His Servant

09/11/2025 34 min
God's Hand upon His Servant

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Episode Synopsis

The sermon centers on the sovereign providence of God, illustrated through the historical account of Ezra and the pagan king Artaxerxes, who unknowingly advances God's redemptive plan for His people. Though Artaxerxes is a foreign ruler with no personal faith, God sovereignly moves his heart to issue a decree that enables the restoration of Jerusalem's temple and the return of God's people, demonstrating that all authority is ultimately under God's control. The preacher emphasizes that God's purposes are fulfilled not through human righteousness but through divine sovereignty, faithfulness, and grace, even in the midst of political uncertainty and foreign rule. Ezra's response—praise and courage rooted in God's faithfulness—models how believers should worship and trust God regardless of circumstances, recognizing His lordship over all nations and rulers. The message calls the church to steadfast faith, prayer for leaders, and worship grounded in the unchanging truth that God is sovereign, faithful, and worthy of praise in every season.

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