We read about Haman in Esther chapters 3 thru 7.
I think this guy had a real pride issue. He could not stand the fact that Mordecai would not bow down to him. He was so enraged that he not only wanted to kill Mordecai but to kill all of the Jews thruout the whole kingdom. So the plotting begins.
Fast forward to Esther 5:9 Haman's ego is flying high. He is the only invited guest to a banquet with Esther and the King. He brags about his vast wealth, how the King honored him and placed him higher than all the other nobles. All of this and he still is not satisfied. Mordecai is in his head big time.
This is the cool part. Haman builds the gallows for Mordecai but little does he know it will be used on him.
Esther 6:1 Check this out, why do you think the King could not sleep. What prompted him to read the chronicles of his reign. Thus allowing him to find out about Mordecai.
Rage filled Haman so much so that he could see nothing else.
He was also filled with pride.
They say pride comes before the fall! I got to ask God to reveal where pride is holding me back.
There is a lot more to this story. I would encourage you to read it. 5 short chapters with a plenty that relates to our lives today.
Till next time...
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