October 16, 2026
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Reading along with us in Esther and 2 Peter? Here’s today’s reading:
Esther 3 (NIV)
Haman’s Plot to Destroy the Jews
1 After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him and giving him a seat of honor higher than that of all the other nobles. 2 All the royal officials at the king’s gate knelt down and paid honor to Haman, for the king had commanded this concerning him. But Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor.…..Continue Reading
How important it is for us to not be easily offended and not think too highly of ourselves in the process. Haman is typical of some who let their position go to their head and think they deserve certain treatment because of it. We need to avoid such fleshly traps. It is tragic how this offense leads him to anger and hatred for the Jews as well as deceiving the king to order their destruction. We can almost see satan’s hand in this chapter. But the greater hand of God will win the day.
Esther 3
Esther 3
How sad this chapter is that someone’s hurt feeling, or rather ruffled feathers, lead to such a tragic result! We need to be so careful that we handle our offensives in a manner that not only keeps it between us and the person rather than making it such an issue that others feel offended by someone that didn’t even offend them!
Esther 3
Esther 3
King Xerxes didn’t know how to discern good people from bad people because of his greed. On the other hand, Mordecai discerned that he must not kneel down and pay honor to Haman because he feared God. We need God’s wisdom constantly to discern what to do and what not to do.
Esther 3
Esther 3
“And all the king’s servants who were within the king’s gate bowed and paid homage to Haman, for so the king had commanded concerning him. But Mordecai would not bow or pay homage.”
Esther 3:2 NKJV
A good example of when it is appropriate not to obey a governing authority. One might bow to avoid the consequences, but it is better to obey God than men.
Esther 3