“When Haman entered, the king asked him, ‘What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?’ Now Haman thought to himself, ‘Who is there that the king would rather honor than me?’ ‘Go at once,’ the king commanded Haman. ‘Get the robe and the horse and do just as you have suggested for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything you have recommended.’ So Haman got the robe and the horse. He robed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the city streets, proclaiming before him, ‘This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!’
Afterward Mordecai returned to the king’s gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief, and told Zeresh, his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, ‘Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has started, is of Jewish origin, you cannot stand against him—you will surely come to ruin!’” [1]
Jesus taught His disciples, saying, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” [2]
Haman pursued his own glory and pleasure. He was self-serving. He was ready to destroy an entire race of people because one man from among them would not bow down to him.
Mordecai gave God glory and served people. He prioritized making life better for others. He respected his king. He sheltered and protected his cousin when she (Esther) was an orphan.
God Almighty honors those who honor Him and prioritize making life better for others.
“Heavenly Father, please help us to bring You glory daily, and make life better for the people around us. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.”
[1] Esther 6:6, 10-13
[2] Mark 9:35
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