Esther 6 - 10 (24th September) - Li Juan

Esther 6, 7 – Mordecai honored, Haman Hanged

The king wants to give honor and recognition to Mordecai for the deeds he had done, exposing 2 of the king’s officers who had conspired to assassinate the king. Similarly, our Father in heaven will reward us accordingly to what we have done for Him and obeyed Him. Haman suggested a grand royal plan for the man the king delights to honor as he thought it would be himself. Yet, he was commanded to get all these done for Mordecai. During the banquet with Queen Esther, the queen revealed Haman’s adversary to the king, and eventually, he was hung. What is done in the dark will eventually be revealed in the light.

Esther 8, 9 – The King’s Edict in behalf of the Jews, Triumph of the Jews, Purim Celebrated

Mordecai was appointed over all of Haman’s estates after Haman was hung. The king also granted the Jews in every city the right to assemble and protect themselves, to destroy any armed force that might attack them and their families, and to plunder the properties of their enemies. It was a time of gladness and honor for the Jews. They held a joyous celebration to feast and celebrate their happiness. Many people of other nationalities became Jews as there fear that the Jews would seize them. No one could stand against them, and Mordecai became more and more powerful.

There are countries in the world where women are denied the rights to vote, the poor are neglected in the social welfare system, and there is corruption in the government etc. Let us continue to pray for the peace and authority of our Lord to be evident in these countries.
Mordecai wrote to all the Jews in every province to have them celebrate annually on a particular day of a month, as the time when the Jews got relief from their enemies. The month was when their sorrow was turned into joy, their mourning into a day of celebration. The days were observed as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food to one another and gifts to the poor.

Esther 10 – The Greatness of Mordecai

Mordecai was held in high esteem by his fellow Jews as he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews. We need more Mordecais in the world. In your own marketplace, are you willing to be the Mordecai? Fighting for what is right and just?