Esther 7:5 King Xerxes ask Queen Esther, “Who is he? Where is he—the man who has dared to do such a thing?”
Lord, Today’s chapter feels uncomfortably close to today’s life—a leader who doesn’t take responsibility for actions he inspired, who allows emotion to rule him instead of reason, who looks to others when seeking “the man who has dared to do such a thing” instead of seeing his own culpability.
Esther 7:7a The king got up in a rage, left his wine and went out into the palace garden….
Lord, Even as I type, I realize that I am guilty of the same things in my own life—not taking responsibility for actions that I inspire, allowing emotion to rule instead of reason, looking to others instead of at my own culpability when seeking “the man who has dared to do such a thing.” Forgive me.
Esther 7:7b …But Haman, realizing that the king had already decided his fate, stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that You cover me with unearned and undeserved mercy and grace daily. Thank You for those gifts of mercy and grace. Allow me to see Your people through Your compassionate eyes, Lord. Help me to shine Your light. Amen.
Esther 7:10 So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided.
Have a blessed day.