Topic: Divine Reversals [Sunday March 29, 2015]
Text: Esther 9:1-11
Key Verse: “Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king’s commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them)” (Esther 9:1).
The Supreme Court is the highest court in a country. Its decision on any matter is final and sets precedent for the lower courts. There are some cases where the Supreme Court overrules itself. Such may happen when another case involving the same constitutional issue as a previous one is reconsidered by the court and seen in a new light either because of changes caused by passage of time or other compelling situations.
At the time of Ahasuerus, king of Persia, the laws of the Medes and Persians were as weighty as the decisions of the Supreme Court and were, indeed, irrevocable. Haman, one of Ahasuerus topmost officials had wickedly and craftily got the king to sign a decree that would authorize the killing of all the Jews in the king’s domain. Haman’s plot was based on the refusal of Mordecai (a Jew) to bow to him. The genocide was scheduled to take place on the 13th day of the 12th month. Before that day, God, in His great providence, caused a reversal of the decree. The irrevocable law of Medes and Persia was revoked. Fear shifted from the Jews to their enemies.
Through Queen Esther’s elaborate arrangement plus the prayer and fasting of the Jews, the king discovered the wicked plot of Haman and ordered his summary execution in the same gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai’s execution. King Ahasuerus also signed a counter decree empowering the Jews to kill their enemies on an appointed date. Till date, the Jews commemorate this event (Purim) annually.
If you are a believer, be rest assured that, “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD…” (Isaiah 54:17). Ours is now a spiritual battle against Satan and his cohorts. God whom we serve is greater than all these evil hosts; He still reverses evil decrees in favour of those that love Him.
Bible in One Year: Nehemiah 5-7
Thought for The Day: God has power to overturn evil decrees against you.
DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
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