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Today’s Manna!
Scripture Passage: Esther 6:10-11
Esther 6:10-11 (NIV) tells the story of a surprising twist: “‘Go at once,’ the king commanded Haman. ‘Get the robe and the horse and do just as you have suggested for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything you have recommended.’ So Haman got the robe and the horse. He robed Mordecai and led him on horseback through the city streets, proclaiming before him, ‘This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!’”
In this passage, Mordecai, who had been overlooked and targeted by Haman, is suddenly honored by the king. Haman’s plans to destroy Mordecai are thwarted, and instead, he is forced to publicly honor the very man he despised. This dramatic reversal is a testament to God’s justice and timing.
A similar moment of unexpected honor occurs in the New Testament with Peter in Acts 12. After being imprisoned by Herod, Peter was miraculously freed by an angel of the Lord. His enemies had plotted his demise, but God intervened, and Peter was delivered from certain death. This story, like Mordecai’s, reminds us that God is always in control, even when our circumstances seem dire.
In our own lives, we may face challenges where it feels like everything is against us. These stories encourage us to trust in God’s providence. Even when we are overlooked or treated unfairly, God is working behind the scenes. He can turn the tables, bringing honor and vindication when we least expect it. Our role is to remain steadfast in faith, trusting that God’s timing is perfect.
Prayer: Lord, give us the strength to trust in Your plans, even when we face adversity. Help us to remain faithful, knowing that You can bring about unexpected blessings and honor in our lives. Amen.
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