"And when Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage to him, Haman was filled with fury. But he disdained to lay hands on Mordecai alone. So, as they had made known to him the people of Mordecai, Haman sought to destroy all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus." (Est 3:5-6).
Haman, an evil and prideful man was given a high position by the King of Persia. In his time men in his position were revered as gods. But Mordecai, a devote Jew, refused to bow down to Haman. As a result, Haman hated Mordecai and his people and sought to exterminate them. But by the providence of God Haman's murderous intentions and diabolical schemes were discovered and defeated.
God's people today also have an evil adversary and his name is Satan. The Apostle Peter exhorted the believers in his day to,"Be sober, be vigilant for your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walketh about seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8). The devil is out to destroy you. God is able to make his schemes against you to work for your good, but you must remain under God's authority. "Submit yourself therefore to God, resist the devil and he will flee for you" (James 4:7).
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