The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in :Esther 7:5-6,
"King Xerxes asked Queen Esther, 'Who is he? Where is he—the man who has dared to do such a thing?' Esther said, 'An adversary and enemy! This vile Haman!'"
Haman was a man of sin. (Who isn't?) However, he seems to have made an impressive art form out of it. He displayed quite the capacity for arrogance and conceit, a proclivity for presumptuously feeling offended as he misunderstood other's intentions (does that show up in politics today?), a predilection for bitterness and an aptitude for vicious revenge.
His sin was his undoing. Sin always has that capacity: it finds us out, and in Haman's case that came through Queen Esther as she pointed the finger at Haman as the man who attempted to orchestrate the annihilation of the Jews, which would have included the queen herself.
God held Israel, in spite of her rebelliousness toward him, as a tool he planned to use in his pursuit of the redemption of mankind. God intended to bring his Son, Jesus Christ into the world through Israel and so consequently, Haman's efforts brought him his destruction.
I am reminded of Moses caution to the trans-Jordan tribes about sinning against the Lord, "...you may be sure that your sin will find you out." Numbers 32:23. In Haman's case, though not being a Jew, he nevertheless had to face God's judgment for his actions, and his sin certainly found him out!
Perhaps this is a cautionary tale for us all. Although we may feel our sins can be hidden (in his arrogance, Haman didn't seem to be concerned about hiding his), but we can all be assured, "The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good." Proverbs 15:3. He doesn't miss a thing, "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." Hebrews 4:13.
Sobering, isn't it?!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"King Xerxes asked Queen Esther, 'Who is he? Where is he—the man who has dared to do such a thing?' Esther said, 'An adversary and enemy! This vile Haman!'"
Haman was a man of sin. (Who isn't?) However, he seems to have made an impressive art form out of it. He displayed quite the capacity for arrogance and conceit, a proclivity for presumptuously feeling offended as he misunderstood other's intentions (does that show up in politics today?), a predilection for bitterness and an aptitude for vicious revenge.
His sin was his undoing. Sin always has that capacity: it finds us out, and in Haman's case that came through Queen Esther as she pointed the finger at Haman as the man who attempted to orchestrate the annihilation of the Jews, which would have included the queen herself.
God held Israel, in spite of her rebelliousness toward him, as a tool he planned to use in his pursuit of the redemption of mankind. God intended to bring his Son, Jesus Christ into the world through Israel and so consequently, Haman's efforts brought him his destruction.
I am reminded of Moses caution to the trans-Jordan tribes about sinning against the Lord, "...you may be sure that your sin will find you out." Numbers 32:23. In Haman's case, though not being a Jew, he nevertheless had to face God's judgment for his actions, and his sin certainly found him out!
Perhaps this is a cautionary tale for us all. Although we may feel our sins can be hidden (in his arrogance, Haman didn't seem to be concerned about hiding his), but we can all be assured, "The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good." Proverbs 15:3. He doesn't miss a thing, "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." Hebrews 4:13.
Sobering, isn't it?!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
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