How does Esther 6:2 connect to Romans 8:28 about God's purpose for good? Setting the Scene: Esther 6:2 “It was found recorded there that Mordecai had exposed Bigthanah and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes.” • Esther 6 opens with an “accidental” sleepless night that sends the king to the royal chronicles. • The forgotten deed of Mordecai—recorded years earlier—resurfaces at the precise moment Haman is plotting Mordecai’s death (Esther 6:4–6). • What looks like coincidence is the hinge on which the whole book turns. God’s Hidden Hand Revealed • No miracle, no prophecy, no visible angel—just an ordinary record kept on a shelf. • Psalm 121:4 affirms, “Behold, He who guards Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” • God’s sovereignty works through human memory, insomnia, and paperwork to preserve His covenant people. Connecting to Romans 8:28 “We know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” Parallel truths: 1. All things—Even a forgotten entry in a logbook (Esther 6:2) is within God’s “all things” (Romans 8:28). 2. Together—Insomnia, royal vanity, Haman’s timing, and Mordecai’s loyalty interlock like gears. 3. For good—The immediate good is Mordecai’s honor; the ultimate good is Israel’s deliverance and the messianic line’s survival. 4. Called according to His purpose—Mordecai and Esther stand within God’s covenant call; believers today are called in Christ (Ephesians 1:11). Providence Illustrated in Esther 6:2 • Delayed reward: Years of silence did not negate God’s remembrance (Hebrews 6:10). • Reversal of plots: The enemy builds a gallows for the righteous, but God turns it back on him (Esther 7:10; Proverbs 26:27). • Corporate blessing: One sleepless night safeguards an entire nation, foreshadowing Christ’s one act of righteousness that brings life to many (Romans 5:18). Principles for Today • Trust divine timing—God’s calendar often waits until “that night” (Esther 6:1) when deliverance will magnify His glory. • Serve faithfully even when unnoticed—Mordecai’s unrewarded service was never wasted (Galatians 6:9). • View setbacks through Romans 8:28 lenses—Present obscurities may be tomorrow’s testimony of God’s orchestration. • Rest in the unchanging purpose of God—What He began in Christ He will complete (Philippians 1:6), using every detail, big or small. |
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