Lessons from God Working Behind the Scenes:

1) God’s

does not mean God’s

Reveal Answer

.

“Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, and I also am working.” —John 5:17 (NRSV)

2) A waiting season isn’t a

.

Sometimes God’s got to

for the thing He’s getting ready to do.

“Go and get all the Jewish people in Susa together. For my sake, fast; do not eat or drink for three days, night and day. I and my servant girls will also fast. Then I will go to the king, even though it is against the law, and if I die, I die.” —Esther 4:16 (NCV)

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us–they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady.” —Romans 5:3-4 (LB)

3) Trust God even when you

of the story

“If you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” —Esther 4:14 (NIV)

“So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” —Hebrews 13:6 (NIV)