In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at
the king's gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's officials from those who
guarded the door, became angry and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. But
the plot became known to Mordecai and he told Queen Esther, and Esther informed
the king in Mordecai's name. Now when the plot was investigated and found to be
so, they were both hanged on a gallows; and it was written in the Book of the
Chronicles in the king's presence. (NASB)
The plot against
the king was thwarted due to Mordecai’s attentiveness to the king’s angry
guards and his loyalty to Queen Esther. He may have feared that if something
happened to the king, Esther would be in danger, too. He was still looking out
for her welfare. This was recorded in the king’s logbook, which as we’ll see
later was provincial. Remember—with God there is no such thing as coincidence.
God has a plan.
Where do you fit
into God’s plan? Are you obedient to follow His ways and devoted to Him? Trust
and obey. Trust meaning to have faith and confidence is found in several books
of the Bible. One of the best known is Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths
straight. (NASB) In Isaiah 26:4 it says, Trust in the Lord forever, for in GOD the Lord, we have an everlasting
Rock (NASB). He is a rock of refuge. He offers protection for us, just as
He did for Esther, and her husband King Ahasuerus. What a comforting thought in
these days of uncertainty. Trust in God that although there may be plots
against leaders and nations—that those who trust in the Lord can be assured of
His protection.
Lord—Thank you for being our Rock—our
strength, help and refuge. We lean on you for there are times when we are just
plain tired and we need to feel secure in your strength, help and enduring
love.
© 2012 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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