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Esther 7 Commentary
by Brad Boyles
The time has come for Esther to speak up. It was not God’s timing earlier because many events had to unfold. Haman was lured into a trap by his own arrogance. He unknowingly constructed the gallows for himself.
Haman was led by the enemy. I see so many parallels between his actions and the scheme that Satan constructed to try and overcome Jesus.
Like Satan, Haman was full of pride and would not be satisfied until he was worshiped. He developed a plan to destroy Mordecai which ended up sealing his own fate. Satan’s plan to destroy the Savior of humanity backfired in a similar way as God used Jesus’ death to break the bondage of sin and death.
But let’s go back to Esther.
I love that she not only prayed and fasted but also sprung into action. She used wisdom and tact when addressing the king. Her integrity spoke volumes as the king knew her reputation was good. Though she went through the fire, she was not burned. Though she went through the waters, she did not drown. God turned everything the enemy planned for destruction into redemption for His people.
But, the point to consider is that Esther was obedient. She did not sit back and wait but stepped forward into the impossible believing that He was working. This is such a bold example of how God desires us to live in the middle of pain and suffering!