Esther 5

Today, we read about Esther taking the first steps of the plan and inviting Haman and the King to a banquet before she asks her favour.  

I found it very interesting how Haman boasted about all this to his friends and family: 

Then Haman gathered together his friends and Zeresh, his wife, and boasted to them about his great wealth and his many children.  He bragged about the honors the king had given him and how he had been promoted over all the other nobles and officials.  

How often am I like Haman and boast about such little things in the eyes of God.

Little did Haman realize that God was moving through Esther in big ways, but he was too concerned about his wealth and promotions to see the big picture.  

It's also interesting how he goes on to say how this is all worth nothing since Mordecai was still sitting at the palace gate with no fear. 

The courage that Mordecai is showing is awesome and such a great example to live by.  

I pray that I will be able to live my life as Mordecai and trust God, and less like Haman- living only for the things of the earth.  

What have you learned in reading Esther 5 today?