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Today’s Manna!
Scripture Reference: Esther 6:12-14
Esther 6:12-14 (NIV) says, “Afterward Mordecai returned to the king’s gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief, and told Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, ‘Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has started, is of Jewish origin, you cannot stand against him—you will surely come to ruin!’ While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman away to the banquet Esther had prepared.”
These verses depict a pivotal moment where Haman’s downfall begins. After being forced to honor Mordecai, the very man he despised, Haman realizes that his plans are unraveling. His own family and friends recognize that opposing Mordecai, a Jew, spells certain defeat.
This story mirrors the Apostle Paul’s experience in Acts 9. Before his conversion, Paul, then known as Saul, was fervently persecuting Christians. However, after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus, his life was turned upside down. The very cause he sought to destroy became his mission. Like Haman, Paul’s life took an unexpected turn, but unlike Haman, Paul embraced this change and became a powerful advocate for the faith he once opposed.
In our lives, we might encounter situations where we are on the wrong path or working against God’s purposes. These stories remind us that God can turn the tables, redirecting our lives for His glory. We must be open to His guidance and ready to change course when He reveals the truth.
Prayer: Lord, help us to recognize when we are on the wrong path and give us the humility to change direction according to Your will. May we always seek Your guidance and be open to the transformations You bring into our lives. Amen.
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