Neither Haman nor Mordecai could ever envision the happenings of the day. For Haman, it turned from great to disaster in the blink of an eye. For the Mordecai and the Jews, you can feel the turn in the opposite direction.
Haman is a self-made man. I wondered, “Who does he turn to when the unexpected happens?” Advisors are just that, advisors. They have little or no skin in the game and they often cut bait and run when the heat is on. In a mild way we see this in the text. His advisors pontificate about Haman’s demise; clearly they will not remain standing with him.
My question broadens, “Who do you turn to when you are a self-made person???”
Mordecai’s day had the opposite trajectory. Starting in the gutter, he was lifted to a seat of honor and royal acclamation. But remember what he did when he faced the day of despair, when he learned of the edict against him and all Jews. He turned to his faith, his faith-community and his God in fasting and prayers. Mordecai had somewhere to turn.
No one can predict what any given day will bring. Most days come and go with few trajectory changing surprises. However, now and then those days come and events happen that take us by surprise. Where will you turn when surprises come?
Haman has no where to turn. Mordecai has faith, community and God. Where will you turn when surprises come?
Think about it…
Lord, I am so thankful that You are part of my life, that You are there 24/7/365. I am so thankful that I have faith, a community and You to turn to in times of surprise and need. Thank You, Jesus. Thank You. Amen.
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