In Chapter 5, Queen Esther follows through on her promise to speak to the king. He shows her favor, and she invites him and Haman to a banquet. While at the banquet, her reason for doing thus is withheld, but she promises her plan to reveal what she would like to say to the king, at another banquet, the next day.
Haman is a very happy man who feels like he’s really “in” with the inner circle. However, the inspiration for all of his bile, Mordecai, is at the gate, and as is his custom, Mordecai does not bow to Haman.
Promptly, Haman decides that Mordecai needs to die…quickly.
This might seem like a transitional chapter, but it is more important to note that this is an example of God setting up the victory. Often, as I’ve stated before, God is working behind the scenes. What we perceive to be a lost cause or implausible outcome, just might come to pass. If we look closely, we will undoubtedly recount numerous times that God worked at His pace for His perfect will to be done–the seemingly impossible becomes possible or the long-awaited answer is received. Sometimes in life, we have “transitional” chapters. Trust that they are leading to victory.
Just as I feel as though this is a repetitive post, maybe I needed the reminder. 🙂
Have a beautiful day!
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