Esther (Seven): The Origin of the Plan!

Good morning

Firstly I want to apologise for the typo in my previous message. I wrote ‘Esther chapter two’ in the link instead of chapter four. The link however would have taken you to chapter four. I only discovered it now.

In Esther chapter five we see the first stages of the Lord’s crafty plan taking form. We also see a clear distinction between the Lord’s wisdom and the devil’s arrogance. As we heard last time, Esther first spent some time in prayer and fasting to come up with a strategy as to how to handle the situation. We need to hear how the Lord wants to approach a situation and we need his wisdom and knowledge. Even Jesus did not approach anything without consulting His Father.

Then we also need not put the LORD in a box. This is something that happens quite a lot in today’s church. We either follow deadly tradition or see what another church does and we copy them. We try to liven up the church by getting a charismatic visiting speaker and we do all kinds on worldly activities to make church interesting. However, there is none more interesting and original that the LORD. We just need to hear from Him how He wants to do things and we are well on our way to a ‘super charged church’.

After the three days of prayer and fasting Esther came up with a plan. She knew she could not just walk up to the king and tell him about Haman and ask him to reverse his edict. Haman was too high up in the hierarchy and the power of the lie in Satan’s kingdom of darkness was too strong. They had to be exposed. Also note that the LORD did not move in with supernatural power and zapped Haman. He chose to lead Esther into victory by His wisdom, gained through faith and prayer. Then the result would be a deepened faith and a more intense relationship between her and the LORD, because Esther had walked a path with the LORD in this situation.

We always look for a miracle or a big bang emotional manifestation of the LORD that goes along with goose bumps and falling over in church, do we not? But that does not deepen our relationship with the LORD and does not really create faith. Hearing from the LORD, and seeing Him responding to the application of what we have heard from Him manifests His power and create faith in us. “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ,” (Romans 10:17). This message mentioned is the message we receive directly from the LORD, through His Word, during prayer as we seek His guidance. This is what Esther had when she approached the king – a strategy (as heard though the message) and faith to execute it.

We also see a clear distinction between the Lord’s wisdom and the devil’s arrogance as mentioned earlier. In verses one through eight Esther introduced the first stages of her plan calmly without revealing too much. She applied several principles of wisdom that the LORD gave us in the Bible, one of which is found in Matthew 7:6: “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” Trusting the LORD she quietly put the plan He had given her during prayer and fasting into practice – step by step.

Haman on the other hand acted in anger and arrogance, which is typical of someone controlled by the sinful nature and the devil. We see it in verses nine through fourteen. Acting this way in haste is never a good idea, but it is usually the case when we act in the flesh that is instigated by Satan. He sets one up and when you have blown it all, he laughs whilst departing leaving you with the consequences. “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint,” (Isaiah 40:31).

The LORD is very clever and able to lead us with much wisdom. He is not a clown that puts up a show at church so we could clap hands at His powerful manifestations. He is a friend interested in the development of our faith and holiness though continuous interaction with Him.

Thank you Lord.

Thank you Lord that your Word went out from your mouth, via your servant’s pen, and it will not return to you empty, but will accomplish what you desire and achieve the purpose for which you sent it.

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