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Hashem seems hidden, He is there, behind the scenes. Darkness is only
temporary. One must fortify himself with faith to believe that eventually,
he will perceive the light and bask in joy.
One man’s double rescue from disaster drives home the point that Hashem
alone determines man’s fate.

Haman believed he could manipulate our fate according to lots. But Am
Yisrael is a nation above the constellations. Hashem decides what will
happen to us.

“The Jews had light and gladness and joy and
honor”

(Esther 8:16)

Megillat Esther was shown to Moshe on High because it describes
Hashem’s behavior toward Am Yisrael. Since they abandoned Him in
those days, Haman was able to enact his harsh decree, which brought
about a wave of teshuvah.