‭‭Esther‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — 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. Then the royal officials at the king’s gate asked Mordecai, “Why do you disobey the king’s command?” Day after day they spoke to him but he refused to comply. Therefore they told Haman about it to see whether Mordecai’s behavior would be tolerated, for he had told them he was a Jew.

This week we have been sharing the story of Esther. This is the only book in the Bible that does not mention God. We invite you to look for God throughout the week.

Today’s key verse takes place after Haman had just been elevated by the king. Mordecai  infuriated Haman because he wouldn’t bow to him. Meanwhile Haman tried to get back at Mordecai by plotting to have all the Jews killed as we read in ‭‭Esther‬ ‭3‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Yet having learned who Mordecai’s people were, he scorned the idea of killing only Mordecai. Instead Haman looked for a way to destroy all Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the whole kingdom of Xerxes.

Where is God in today’s reading? I can’t imagine how paralyzing the news of Haman’s plot must have been to all Jews. Although there are times when the enemy plots against us, God’s plan for our lives can’t be thwarted. Will you use this Water Walking Wednesday to walk toward God’s plan for your life?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for protecting me from the schemes set by the enemy. I desire to be an Esther for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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