Turnaround

 Scripture:

“The king took off his signet ring, which he had reclaimed from Haman, and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed him over Haman’s estate.”   ‭‭Esther‬ ‭8:2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Haman hated Mordecai because Mordecai wouldn’t bow down before him when he came into his presence.  Haman was the highest position in the land, second only to the king.  Haman had decided to have Mordecai impaled next to his house, but God turned the situation around and gave favor to Mordecai.   Haman was impaled on the set up he built for Mordecai, then the king’s signet ring was talked off of Haman’s finger and given to Mordecai.  He was also given charge of Haman’s estate.

Application:

When you walk with God, He has the ability to turn things around that look devastating.  He can turn bad situations into great blessings.  He can take the weapons of those who wanted to kill you and use them to kill those against you.  We must realize that God fights our battles and He does a better job than we ever could.  Mordecai never fought for position, he just asked people to fast and pray to the God of heaven.  God turned everything around for him.

Prayer:

Father, let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in my life.  Help me to follow You, no matter how difficult the road may seem at times.  Teach me to listen to Your words and seek Your face as long as I have breath in me.  I am Yours.  Empower me to trust You and seek You in times of prayer and fasting.  Turn around everything the enemy has planned for my life and let Your will be done.

Your Son,

Jeff