How can we trust God's justice when facing adversaries, as seen in Esther? Setting the Scene in Esther 7:9 “Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said, ‘Behold, the gallows, fifty cubits high, that Haman prepared for Mordecai, who spoke for the king’s benefit, is standing at Haman’s house.’ And the king said, ‘Hang him on it!’ ” Justice Revealed in a Single Verse • Haman’s plot flips in a moment; the very instrument meant to destroy Mordecai becomes his own downfall. • God’s timing is precise—neither rushed nor delayed. • Human schemes cannot outrun divine sovereignty. Reasons We Can Trust God’s Justice 1. God Sees Everything ‑ “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3) ‑ No hidden motive or secret plot escapes Him. 2. God Judges Righteously ‑ “God is a righteous judge, a God who displays His wrath every day.” (Psalm 7:11) ‑ Esther 7:9 shows that righteous judgment isn’t abstract; it lands on real events and real people. 3. God’s Justice Is Often Poetic ‑ Haman’s gallows echo the principle of Proverbs 26:27: “He who digs a pit will fall into it.” ‑ Galatians 6:7 affirms, “God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” 4. God Vindicates His People ‑ Mordecai, once marked for death, is spared and later honored (Esther 8:2). ‑ “You have maintained my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously.” (Psalm 9:4) What This Means When We Face Adversaries • We can rest instead of retaliate—“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for God’s wrath.” (Romans 12:19) • We stay faithful in the waiting, knowing justice may arrive suddenly, as in Esther 7:9. • We resist despair; apparent power imbalances can reverse in an instant under God’s hand. Living with Expectant Confidence - Pray and act righteously like Esther and Mordecai did, trusting outcomes to the Lord. - Anchor hope in the unchanging character of God rather than shifting circumstances. - Celebrate testimonies—past and present—of God’s decisive interventions; they fuel present faith. Final Takeaway The gallows in Haman’s courtyard stand as a lasting picture: God’s justice may appear delayed, but it never fails. In every season and against every adversary, His righteous verdict will prevail, securing peace for His people and glory for His name. |
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