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My commentary said, “Haman didn’t realize it, but four
forces had already begun to work together to destroy him: divine sovereignty, false confidence, pride,
and malice.”
Esther had asked for prayers and fasting by her fellow Jews,
because she needed God to intervene when she appeared unbidden before the
king. Faith requires action and she was about to step out in
faith. We don’t have to worry about appearing before our King unbidden, for He loves us and welcomes us into His
presence. We can never ask too much.
Haman’s false confidence was stoked by Esther’s invitation
to a private banquet with just the king and her, not once but twice! It would keep him off guard. After the first banquet, Haman launched
himself on an ego trip in front of his friends and family, swelling with pride,
but the sight of Mordecai not
acknowledging him and trembling with fear ruined
his celebration, and his malice was stoked by his wife’s suggestion of building
a gallows on which to hang Mordecai.
God was sovereignly guiding events to a stunning conclusion,
yet He built in a delay so that one additional factor could be presented, and
Esther had wisely followed what He had placed on her heart in order that His
plans would play out perfectly.
Father, I continue to be amazed at Your wisdom and knowledge
and at Your ability to sway the hearts of individuals to accomplish Your
will. Help me to prepare for prayer as
Esther did and to step out in action in Your timing.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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