What does Esther 6:7 teach about God's timing in rewarding righteousness? The Moment in the Palace • Mordecai’s act of saving the king (2 : 21-23) had been recorded but ignored for about five years. • The very night before Haman planned to hang Mordecai (5 : 14), “the king could not sleep” (6 : 1). • Esther 6 : 7 captures Haman’s answer: “Haman told the king, ‘For the man the king delights to honor—’ ”. • God allowed Haman’s arrogant suggestion to become the blueprint for Mordecai’s public reward. Key Observations from Esther 6 : 7 • The king’s delight appears sudden, but it rests on an old, forgotten deed. • The initiative to honor Mordecai originates entirely with the king, not with Mordecai. • Haman’s presence, motives, and timing are used by God to reverse his own plot. Insights on God’s Timing in Rewarding Righteousness • God’s clock is never late; He aligns unseen details (insomnia, record books, court arrivals) at the precise moment. • Delay does not equal indifference. Mordecai waited years, yet the reward came when it would accomplish far more than personal recognition— it protected God’s covenant people. • The reward arrives at the crisis peak, neutralizing wicked plans and magnifying divine sovereignty. Biblical Patterns of Delayed but Certain Reward • Psalm 75 : 6-7 — “For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west… but God is the Judge; He brings one down and exalts another.” • Hebrews 6 : 10 — “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name.” • Galatians 6 : 9 — “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” • 1 Peter 5 : 6 — “Humble yourselves… that He may exalt you in due time.” What God’s Timing Means for Us • Faithful deeds may seem unnoticed, but they are recorded in heaven’s “book of memorable deeds.” • The season of silence is often God’s preparation for a larger deliverance or testimony. • Resisting the urge to self-promote leaves room for God to exalt at the moment that serves His wider purposes. Living in Light of This Truth • Serve steadfastly, trusting that every righteous act matters to God even when people overlook it. • Rest in His sovereignty; the same God who kept a king awake keeps watch over your life. • Expect His reward to arrive in the “due time” that will most glorify Him and bless others. |
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