How can we trust God's justice when our efforts seem unnoticed? \Esther 6:3—The Scene That Changes Everything\ “Then the king asked, ‘What honor or recognition has Mordecai received for this?’ ‘Nothing has been done for him,’ replied the king’s attendants.” A single line in a sleepless night exposes years of oversight—yet it proves God’s plan has never been off-schedule. \What We Learn About God’s Justice\ • God tracks every faithful act, even when people forget. (Malachi 3:16; Psalm 56:8) • He chooses the moment that maximizes His glory and our good. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) • Earthly silence does not equal heavenly neglect. (Hebrews 6:10) \Why Efforts Seem Unnoticed—And Why That’s OK\ 1. Human memories are short. Kings, bosses, even friends overlook things. (Esther 2:21-23; 6:1) 2. Pride would love instant applause; patience trains humility. (Proverbs 27:21; Matthew 6:1-4) 3. Delays set the stage for a greater deliverance. Had Mordecai been honored earlier, Haman’s plot might have succeeded. \Scripture Echoes That Reinforce the Point\ • Psalm 31:19—“How great is Your goodness … You bestow it in the sight of men.” • Romans 2:6—“He will repay each one according to his deeds.” • Galatians 6:9—“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” • 1 Peter 5:6—“Humble yourselves … that He may exalt you in due time.” \Practical Ways to Rest in God’s Justice\ • Keep serving quietly; heaven’s ledger is exact. • Reject envy when others are noticed sooner. (Psalm 37:7) • Speak truth to your soul: “My Father sees.” (Matthew 6:4) • Celebrate small confirmations—Mordecai’s reward began with insomnia and an old record book. \What Happens When Justice Arrives\ • Mordecai gains honor, Haman’s scheme unravels, and God’s people are preserved. • The delay magnifies the outcome; no one can say it was coincidence. • God’s faithfulness becomes a public testimony, strengthening every future believer who feels overlooked. \Living Esther 6:3 Today\ • Expect God’s timing to feel slow but land perfectly. • Anchor identity in His approval, not in public recognition. • Trust that unseen obedience today may rescue many tomorrow. (1 Corinthians 15:58) God never forgets what His children do for His name. Justice may walk the long road, but it always reaches the door right on time. |
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