Bibledoorajar Examines Responses to Esther's Request

     Esther had made her request for rescue known to the king in the presence of Haman and the king's attendants. What was the response of the king? It was one of outraged disbelief. Who was this man who could stoop so low as to demand the eradication of the Jews of his kingdom? Who was the ruthless enemy Esther was talking about? And, where is this man who dared to do such a thing?

Esther looked at the king and said, "it is this wicked Haman!" While the king tried to take this revelation in, the scripture says that Haman was filled with sudden fright and horror. He stood terrified before the king AND the queen. But the king was filled with rage. He got up and moved out into the palace garden.

Haman begged Esther to spare his life because he knew for certain the king's rage would lead to his death. In his begging he fell down on Esther's couch. Just then the king returned. He yelled, "Are you even going to rape the queen right here in the royal palace, before my very eyes?" Just then the king's attendants covered Haman's head with a hood and told the king that Haman's gallows which were prepared for the innocent Mordecai were available if the king gave the word.

"Stay sober, stay alert! Your enemy, the Adversary,
stalks about like aroaring lion looking for someone
to devour. Stand against him, firmin your trust....
after that, God, who is full of grace, the one who
 called you to his eternal glory in union with the
Savior, will Himself restore,establish and
 strengthen you and make you firm."

Excerpts from 1 Peter 8 &10

Just as the king left the handling of Haman to his attendants, God who is full of grace gives us strength to handle our enemies. And, there is a whole army of attendants within His kingdom who can assist us

in defeating our enemies if we ask them. Praise God!