What does Esther 6:10 teach about God's timing and justice? Setting the Scene • Haman has plotted to exterminate the Jews and is on his way to ask the king for Mordecai’s execution. • During a sleepless night, King Ahasuerus reads the chronicles and discovers Mordecai once saved his life. • The king seeks to honor Mordecai—precisely when Haman arrives to request Mordecai’s death. God’s timetable collides with human schemes. Verse at a Glance Esther 6:10: “Hurry, take the robe and the horse, as you have suggested,” the king commanded Haman. “Do just as you have said for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have recommended.” Insights on God’s Timing • God works in “due time,” never late, never early (Galatians 6:9). • A sleepless night, a random page in the annals, and a dawn meeting converge by divine orchestration (Proverbs 21:1). • What looks like delay is often preparation—God sets the stage so His glory is unmistakable (2 Peter 3:9). • The honor Mordecai receives arrives at the exact moment his life is most threatened, illustrating Psalm 75:6-7: “Exaltation comes neither from east nor west… but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another”. Insights on God’s Justice • God reverses evil plans; Haman must exalt the very man he sought to destroy. • Justice is thorough—Haman is commanded, “Do not neglect anything,” ensuring complete restitution. • Divine justice often confronts evildoers through the authority they thought they controlled (Proverbs 21:30). • Romans 12:19 reminds believers to leave room for God’s vengeance; Esther 6 shows how He repays in His way and His time. Living It Out Today • Trust God’s unseen hand when circumstances seem stalled; His timing is purposeful. • Keep doing good even when unnoticed—recognition comes from the Lord, not human applause. • Release any desire for personal revenge; God can turn adversaries into instruments of His justice. • Celebrate God’s providence in everyday details—a sleepless night or “coincidental” meeting may be His setup for deliverance. |
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