God's Greatness on Display

Read Esther 9-10.

When the time came, instead to the Jews being annihilated, "the Jews gained mastery over those who hated them.  It proved to be a reverse victory all around.

-The orphan of slave parents became Queen of the Persian Empire.

-The man who was destined for the gallows became a powerful leader, second only to the king.

-Those who were hated gained honor throughout the empire.

To this day, devout Jews celebrate the Feast of Purim in mid-March.  The word "purim" refers to the lots that were rolled like dice to determine which day the Jews would be attacked.  It is a time to send gifts to friends and assistance to the poor.  A gathering includes a reading of the book of Esther.  When Haman's name is mentioned in the reading there may be a strong audience reaction of booing or yelling, "Let his name be accursed."  This followed by cheers for Esther and Mordecai.

Though the name of God is never mentioned in the book, dependence upon Him and the power of God is unmistakable.  He is always at work in the lives of those who trust Him.

Why?

"...that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe."

(Ephesians 1:18-19)