King Xerxes hosted a great feast displaying his empire’s splendor and majesty
But his command was ignored by Queen Vashti attending her own festivity
The young and beautiful Esther was chosen when a new queen was sought
Her cousin Mordecai saved the king’s life when he overheard a murderous plot
The wicked Haman was promoted to power and demanded all bend the knee
His wounded pride demanded the murder of Mordecai and all Jews by decree
But Esther and Mordecai desperately hoped to reverse this evil scheme of his
Mordecai advised Esther she may have been born for just such a time as this
Esther invited the king to the first of two banquets as part of their plan
While high gallows for Mordecai’s execution were ordered by Haman
The king endured a sleepless night and read the book of memorable deeds
Haman was humiliated and Mordecai was exalted as God’s plan succeeds
Haman was hung from the gallows he made while all the Jews were saved
Mordecai grew in power, the Jews slew their enemies and celebrate Purim today
By God’s Providence, Esther, Mordecai and God’s chosen people were not lost
By God’s great mercy and love we are redeemed by Christ’s work on the Cross!
“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:14 ESV