We often hear or read of how it seems so apparent evil is about to triumph over good, then God steps in! When we continue to trust Him, and do not let our eyes dictate the belief in our own hearts, and not allow fear to have its course in our lives....things can change...and do so quickly.
We really can't make it happen, just continue to trust and allow God's timing to dictate our future...Gleanings from Esther 6.
.. " On the same night Queen Esther had invited the king and Haman to a banquet the next day, king Xerxes could not sleep. So, since he was already up, ordered for the Book of Chronicles...of the Great Persian History. In this book were all the memorable deeds, the history of Xerxes reign, and a general yet detailed history of the chronological events relating to the great Persian Empire.
While he was being read these chronicles, king Xerxes discovered a historical account on how Mordecai had exposed the plot of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who had guarded the door to the king's private chambers. (Note: Really? He doesn't remember 2 guys who were out to kill him....back off some of that homemade wine my dear king (lol). Mordecai exposed their plan to assasinate king Xerxes.
Then, the king had his servant stop reading and asked, " What did we ever do for Mordecai?...what reward did he receive for all this?" (Note: The Book of the Persian Empire Chronicles was lengthy and quite detailed. It was considered an "Act of God" that this particular account was chosen to be read at that moment by the servant reader.)
One thing to remember about king Xerxes: he took great pride in being known as a generous king and always giving people the honor due them, and was therefore probably a little shocked to find out Mordecai and his loyalty to the king had "slipped through the cracks"...oh I am sure Haman had nothing to do with that ( I say this in sarcasm).
So, the servant reader replied to the king's question: " Well, now that you mention it, there was nothing done...I don't even think Mordecai received a note from you saying "Thank-you." Wow, my king, and he really did save you from harm!"
Just as the servant reader and the king were going over this matter, the king became aware there was someone awaiting him in his outer court. It turned out to be Haman, who had just arrived at the palace...to ask the king to impale Mordecai on this pole he had prepared. (Why do I think this is not a good idea lol).
So, the king inquired, "Who is it that has already arrived in the outer court?" The servant replied, "It is Haman...he is here." The king replied, "Excellent! Just the man I wanted to see...tell him to get right in here!"
When Haman entered the king's inner room, the king immediately said to him: " What should I do to the man in whom the king delights to honor?" Haman, upon hearing the question addressed to him, thought to his arrogant self: "Hey, the king is already thinking about me...who else does he put more trust in...than me..of course!"
So, Haman came up with this idea to say to the king, kind of Haman's own personal dream...like being "king for a day"...: "My king, for this man you would delight to honor, I would do this: First I would bring a royal robe that belongs to you, one that you actually wear on ocassion, and then I would get your royal horse...with the Persian royal enblem upon its head, and I would put your royal robes on this man, put him on your royal horse, and allow him to be led throughout the great capital of Susa, particularly in the city square and the Royal Gates, with an announcement being made throughout this ride proclaiming: " This is what the king does for those he chooses to honor!"
The king replied to Haman: "Excellent! I knew I could count on you Haman! Quickly, take my royal robe that I wear now, and get my personal horse...then, do all you have suggested! Don't leave out one detail! Now, go get Mordecai, you know, the Jewish fellow we often see at the Royal Gate, and put my robe upon him, help him up on my horse, and why don't you lead him Haman, and announce what you suggested throughout his ride..."This is what the king does for those he chooses to honor!" Make sure he gets everyone's attention at the city square...and especially at the Royal Gates...before all the day's business is to be conducted! This is a great idea Haman!...Do it now!"
So, Haman had no choice. He took the king's royal robes, gave them to Mordecai, helped him on the king's horse, and led Mordecai through he entire city of Susa just as the king had commanded. He went to the city square and to the Royal Gates and proclaimed to everyone: " This is what the king does for those he chooses to honor."
After all this was completed, Mordecai returned to the Royal Gates, while Hamon hurried off home...mourning, totally dejected, completely humiliated, and with his head covered.
When Haman arrived home, he then told Zeresh his wife, and all his friends what had just happened. So, Zeresh and Haman's friends could only offer this advice: "If Mordecai has humiliated you in this manner, and he is in fact a Jew...we are afraid your bad luck is only beginning!"
And while they were yet speaking to Haman, the king's eeunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the banquet Queen Esther had prepared.
We really can't make it happen, just continue to trust and allow God's timing to dictate our future...Gleanings from Esther 6.
While he was being read these chronicles, king Xerxes discovered a historical account on how Mordecai had exposed the plot of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who had guarded the door to the king's private chambers. (Note: Really? He doesn't remember 2 guys who were out to kill him....back off some of that homemade wine my dear king (lol). Mordecai exposed their plan to assasinate king Xerxes.
Then, the king had his servant stop reading and asked, " What did we ever do for Mordecai?...what reward did he receive for all this?" (Note: The Book of the Persian Empire Chronicles was lengthy and quite detailed. It was considered an "Act of God" that this particular account was chosen to be read at that moment by the servant reader.)
One thing to remember about king Xerxes: he took great pride in being known as a generous king and always giving people the honor due them, and was therefore probably a little shocked to find out Mordecai and his loyalty to the king had "slipped through the cracks"...oh I am sure Haman had nothing to do with that ( I say this in sarcasm).
So, the servant reader replied to the king's question: " Well, now that you mention it, there was nothing done...I don't even think Mordecai received a note from you saying "Thank-you." Wow, my king, and he really did save you from harm!"
Just as the servant reader and the king were going over this matter, the king became aware there was someone awaiting him in his outer court. It turned out to be Haman, who had just arrived at the palace...to ask the king to impale Mordecai on this pole he had prepared. (Why do I think this is not a good idea lol).
So, the king inquired, "Who is it that has already arrived in the outer court?" The servant replied, "It is Haman...he is here." The king replied, "Excellent! Just the man I wanted to see...tell him to get right in here!"
When Haman entered the king's inner room, the king immediately said to him: " What should I do to the man in whom the king delights to honor?" Haman, upon hearing the question addressed to him, thought to his arrogant self: "Hey, the king is already thinking about me...who else does he put more trust in...than me..of course!"
So, Haman came up with this idea to say to the king, kind of Haman's own personal dream...like being "king for a day"...: "My king, for this man you would delight to honor, I would do this: First I would bring a royal robe that belongs to you, one that you actually wear on ocassion, and then I would get your royal horse...with the Persian royal enblem upon its head, and I would put your royal robes on this man, put him on your royal horse, and allow him to be led throughout the great capital of Susa, particularly in the city square and the Royal Gates, with an announcement being made throughout this ride proclaiming: " This is what the king does for those he chooses to honor!"
The king replied to Haman: "Excellent! I knew I could count on you Haman! Quickly, take my royal robe that I wear now, and get my personal horse...then, do all you have suggested! Don't leave out one detail! Now, go get Mordecai, you know, the Jewish fellow we often see at the Royal Gate, and put my robe upon him, help him up on my horse, and why don't you lead him Haman, and announce what you suggested throughout his ride..."This is what the king does for those he chooses to honor!" Make sure he gets everyone's attention at the city square...and especially at the Royal Gates...before all the day's business is to be conducted! This is a great idea Haman!...Do it now!"
So, Haman had no choice. He took the king's royal robes, gave them to Mordecai, helped him on the king's horse, and led Mordecai through he entire city of Susa just as the king had commanded. He went to the city square and to the Royal Gates and proclaimed to everyone: " This is what the king does for those he chooses to honor."
After all this was completed, Mordecai returned to the Royal Gates, while Hamon hurried off home...mourning, totally dejected, completely humiliated, and with his head covered.
When Haman arrived home, he then told Zeresh his wife, and all his friends what had just happened. So, Zeresh and Haman's friends could only offer this advice: "If Mordecai has humiliated you in this manner, and he is in fact a Jew...we are afraid your bad luck is only beginning!"
And while they were yet speaking to Haman, the king's eeunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the banquet Queen Esther had prepared.
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