How does Esther 6:8 encourage us to trust God's timing for justice? Setting the Scene “ ‘let them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn, and a horse the king himself has ridden, with a royal crest placed on its head.’ ” (Esther 6:8) King Xerxes asks Haman how to honor someone, and Haman—convinced the king must mean him—details the highest public honor imaginable. God is about to flip the script. Mordecai, the Jew Haman intends to destroy, will receive that honor instead. Esther 6:8 sits at the hinge of this dramatic reversal. Justice Appears on God’s Schedule • God’s justice may delay by human reckoning, but it never fails (2 Peter 3:9). • Mordecai waited years after saving the king’s life (Esther 2:21-23) before recognition came—at the precise night the plot against the Jews needed to be exposed. • Justice arrived while Haman’s gallows still stood empty, showing God’s perfect synchronization. Hidden Hands at Work • God used insomnia (Esther 6:1), an archived record, and Haman’s pride to arrange the reversal. • No miracles, no prophets—only divine providence guiding ordinary events (Psalm 33:10-11). • Haman’s own recommendation became the instrument of his humiliation (Proverbs 26:27). Lessons for Today • Delay does not mean denial; God is assembling pieces we cannot see (Isaiah 55:8-9). • Seeking vengeance short-circuits God’s plan; instead, “Leave room for God’s wrath” (Romans 12:19). • Faith rests, even while injustice seems triumphant, because God’s clock never malfunctions (Psalm 37:5-7). Supporting Scriptures • Psalm 37:5-7 – Commit your way, wait patiently, He will act. • Proverbs 20:22 – “Do not say, ‘I will avenge this evil!’ Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.” • James 5:7-8 – Be patient like a farmer awaiting harvest; the Lord’s coming is near. • Galatians 6:9 – In due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Takeaway Truths • God’s justice often ripens in hidden places before bursting into the open. • What looks like coincidence is divine choreography. • Waiting on God is never wasted time; He is always on schedule—for Mordecai, for Esther, and for us. |
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