Day 137- Esther 6-10, Psalm 137

In Esther 6, the king can’t sleep. He reads the royal records and discovers that Mordecai once saved his life. Haman arrives to ask for Mordecai’s death, only to be ordered to honor him in a royal parade. Haman is mortified.

In Esther 7, at the second banquet, Esther reveals her identity and pleads for her people. The king is shocked. Furious, the king orders Haman to be hanged.

In Esther 8, the threat still lingers, the original decree can’t be revoked, but Mordecai writes a new decree. The Jews may defend themselves.

In Esther 9, the Jews rise in strength and win. Esther ensures that Haman’s sons are dealt with and that the story is remembered.

In Esther 10, the book ends not with Esther, but with Mordecai. From gatekeeper to royal advisor, he becomes great in the eyes of the people. When you allow God to write your story, the ending is always better than expected.

Psalm 137. This psalm is raw and emotional. The Israelites sit by the rivers of Babylon, weeping. Their captors mock them. The psalm ends with cries for justice, showing the deep wounds of exile.