The question naturally arises, however, “Does God always orchestrate the events of my life for my good?” If we grant that the unusual outworking of events in Esther was due to the sovereign hand of God, are we justified in concluding that God always orchestrates the events of our lives to fulfill His purpose? According to Romans 8:28, the answer is a solid yes. That verse says, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (emphasis added). It is this assurance that God works in all events of our lives that gives sense
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