Esther 6 - Praying God's Word

Please read Esther 6.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/est/6/1/s_432001

Meditate on verse 3.

The king said, "What honor or dignity has

been bestowed on Mordecai for this?"

Then the king's servants who attended him

 said, "Nothing has been done for him."

This chapter has several themes, such as: “God’s Timing is Perfect,” “Do Not Think Too Highly of Yourself,” and “Pride Comes Before a Fall.”

Notice the stark contrast between Mordecai and Haman. God’s Word does not indicate Mordecai ever entertained the idea he should be recognized for saving the king’s life.  The thought of being honored probably did not cross the mind of this humble man of God. Haman, on the other hand, presumed that if someone was being honored, it must be him. How arrogant! And God, in His perfect timing, quickly raised-up humble Mordecai while promptly putting prideful Haman in such a lowly place, he would never rise to the top again.

Approach this passage of Scripture with humility, asking the LORD to reveal “Hamanish” attitudes lurking inside you. Ask Him to give you a Mordecai heart that does not seek honor for yourself, even if it is due, but instead helps others rise to royal position, like Mordecai did for his beloved Esther (Esther 2:11).

Pray for Haman’s words from Esther 6:6 never to cross your mind or come out of your mouth.

“My LORD and King, when You

 desire to honor someone,

do not let me presume that it is I. 

Let these words NEVER enter

 my mind or be on my lips:

‘Whom would the king desire

 to honor more than me?’

Keep me humble for the sake

 of Your name, King Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell