Esther 6 & 7

"So Haman took the robes and put them on Mordecai, placed him on the king’s own horse, and led him through the city square, shouting, 'This is what the king does for someone he wishes to honor!' Afterward Mordecai returned to the palace gate, but Haman hurried home dejected and completely humiliated." v. 6:11-12

What a turn of events. Haman who despised Mordecai and plotting to kill him now had to escort him through the city shouting, "This is what the king does for someone he wishes to honor." I am sure when the king asked Haman, "What should be done to honor someone who truly pleases me?" his first thought was what can I get. Obviously thinking he was going to be the one honored. Sadly, Hamons pride, arrogance, and pursuit of popularity was his downfall.

Our initial response to the story about Haman is to say he got what he deserved. But the Bible leads us to ask deeper questions like:

1.) How much of Haman is in me?
2.) Do I desire to control others?
3.) Am I threatened when others don't appreciate me as I think they should?
4.) Do I want revenge when my pride is attacked?

Confess these attitudes to God, and ask Him to replace them with an attitude of forgiveness, and the ability to be humble. Otherwise, Gods justice will settle the matter.

Taken from the NLT Life Application Study Bible!