JULY 15 - HAMAN’S DECEPTION
READ Esther 3
Haman deceives the king into signing an edict that would kill all the Jews.
INSIGHT
Man´s inhumanity to man over the ages has been astounding. Some of the acts of violence and degradation have defied comprehension. In this vein, Haman hatches a savage and inhumane plot against the Jews to have them annihilated—men, women, and children. King Ahasuerus also has a monstrous mind, willing to sanction such savagery without question. When sin progresses to such extremes, we see just how repulsive it is.
PRAYER
God continually watches over His children. Thank Him for His protection:
I will thank the Lord with all my heart;
I will declare all your wondrous works.
I will rejoice and boast about you;
I will sing about your name, Most High
(Psalm 9:1-2).
As you seek to keep your life free from sin, pray this confession to God:
The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
Renewing one’s life;
The testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
Making the inexperienced wise.
The precepts of the Lord are right,
Making the heart glad;
The command of the Lord is radiant,
Making the eyes light up.
The fear of the Lord is pure,
Enduring forever;
The ordinances of the Lord are reliable
And altogether righteous.
They are more desirable than gold —
Than an abundance of pure gold;
And sweeter than honey
Dripping from a honeycomb.
In addition, your servant is warned by them,
And in keeping them there is an abundant reward
(Psalm 19:7-11).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
You planned evil against me;
God planned it for good
To bring about the present result —
The survival of many people
(Genesis 50:20).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Now may the God of peace,
Who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus —
The great Shepherd of the sheep —
Through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Equip you with everything good to do his will,
Working in us what is pleasing in his sight,
Through Jesus Christ,
To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
(Hebrews 13:20-21).
Haman deceives the king into signing an edict that would kill all the Jews.
INSIGHT
Man´s inhumanity to man over the ages has been astounding. Some of the acts of violence and degradation have defied comprehension. In this vein, Haman hatches a savage and inhumane plot against the Jews to have them annihilated—men, women, and children. King Ahasuerus also has a monstrous mind, willing to sanction such savagery without question. When sin progresses to such extremes, we see just how repulsive it is.
PRAYER
God continually watches over His children. Thank Him for His protection:
I will thank the Lord with all my heart;
I will declare all your wondrous works.
I will rejoice and boast about you;
I will sing about your name, Most High
(Psalm 9:1-2).
As you seek to keep your life free from sin, pray this confession to God:
The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
Renewing one’s life;
The testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
Making the inexperienced wise.
The precepts of the Lord are right,
Making the heart glad;
The command of the Lord is radiant,
Making the eyes light up.
The fear of the Lord is pure,
Enduring forever;
The ordinances of the Lord are reliable
And altogether righteous.
They are more desirable than gold —
Than an abundance of pure gold;
And sweeter than honey
Dripping from a honeycomb.
In addition, your servant is warned by them,
And in keeping them there is an abundant reward
(Psalm 19:7-11).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
You planned evil against me;
God planned it for good
To bring about the present result —
The survival of many people
(Genesis 50:20).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- The political leaders of our country
- Graciousness in speech
- The needs of family members
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Now may the God of peace,
Who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus —
The great Shepherd of the sheep —
Through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Equip you with everything good to do his will,
Working in us what is pleasing in his sight,
Through Jesus Christ,
To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
(Hebrews 13:20-21).