In what ways can we trust God's timing in delivering justice today? Setting the Scene in Esther 7:10 “So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided.” (Esther 7:10) • Haman’s plot to annihilate the Jews collapses in a single day. • The very instrument of death he prepared for Mordecai becomes the means of his own demise. • God’s hand is not mentioned explicitly, yet His sovereign timing is unmistakable—evil is judged at the precise moment it reaches its peak. Recognizing the Pattern of Divine Reversal • Throughout Scripture, the Lord repeatedly flips injustice on its head: – Joseph moves from pit to palace (Genesis 50:20). – Daniel’s accusers are devoured by the lions meant for him (Daniel 6:24). – At the cross, Satan’s apparent victory becomes his defeat (Colossians 2:15). • These reversals remind us that God’s justice may appear delayed, but it is never denied. How We See God’s Timing in Justice Today • Justice may unfold in ways we do not predict, but it always arrives right on schedule: – God exposes hidden sin at the moment He deems best (Luke 12:2–3). – He restrains evil until it serves His redemptive purposes (2 Peter 3:9). – He often waits so that repentance remains possible, displaying both mercy and righteousness (Romans 2:4–5). • Believers can rest because: – No wrong escapes His notice (Hebrews 4:13). – No wrongdoer will outmaneuver His plan (Job 42:2). Living in the Waiting • Trust actively—commit the matter to the Lord and refuse to grasp for vengeance (Psalm 37:7–9). • Persevere in doing good, knowing that “at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). • Guard your heart from bitterness; leave room for God’s wrath, for “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord” (Romans 12:19). Anchoring Our Hearts in Scripture • Psalm 37:28: “For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints.” • Ecclesiastes 8:11: “When a sentence against a crime is not carried out swiftly, the hearts of men are filled with the desire to commit evil.” The delay tests hearts, but it is never abandonment. • Revelation 6:10–11: The martyrs cry, “How long?” and are assured that full justice is coming in God’s appointed moment. • Galatians 6:7: “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.” Encouragement for the Journey • The gallows of Esther’s day stand as a timeless signpost: God’s justice arrives exactly when it will magnify His glory and protect His people. • Because His character is flawless, His timing is flawless. • Every act of trust today declares confidence that the same God who turned Haman’s triumph into tragedy will set every account right—whether in this age or the next. |
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