How does Esther 6:7 connect to Romans 8:28 about God's plans? Setting the Scene - King Xerxes cannot sleep (Esther 6:1). - The chronicles are read, revealing Mordecai’s unrewarded loyalty (Esther 6:2). - Haman happens to enter, eager to request Mordecai’s execution (Esther 6:4–5). - The king asks Haman for advice on honoring a man the king delights to honor (Esther 6:6). Zoom In on Esther 6:7 “Then Haman answered the king, ‘For the man whom the king delights to honor—’” - Haman assumes the honor will be his. - His own words will script the celebration of Mordecai, his enemy (Esther 6:8–11). - What looks like coincidence is God’s invisible hand arranging exact details. Romans 8:28 in Living Color “And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” - “All things” includes a pagan king’s insomnia, dusty records, an egotistical villain, and precise timing. - God turns Haman’s self-promotion into Mordecai’s elevation—good for the faithful Jew, good for God’s covenant people. - The verse shows that divine purpose weaves through human choices without violating them (cf. Proverbs 21:1; Ephesians 1:11). Providence on Display • Perfect Timing – Sleepless night + morning entrance = divine appointment. • Ironic Reversal – Haman’s plan to destroy Mordecai becomes the plan to honor him (Genesis 50:20). • Covenant Protection – Elevating Mordecai positions him to help spare the Jewish nation (Esther 8:1–2; 9:1). • Unseen but Active – God’s name is absent in Esther yet His governance is unmistakable (Psalm 33:10-11). Lessons for Today - God can use arrogant schemes to advance humble servants. - Delays in recognition (Mordecai waited years) do not negate God’s remembrance. - Circumstances that appear random are often tools in the Lord’s larger tapestry. - Trusting Romans 8:28 means resting in God’s orchestration, even when His involvement is hidden. |
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