Forgiveness

Walk by Faith Devotional Series by Pam Keegan

Day 3

Scripture reading: Esther 3:5-11 The drama unfolds... Yesterday we discussed Mordecai’s convicted devotion to God. Today, we look at Haman’s response. Verse 6 says, “Haman sought to destroy all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus.”  Haman is the ultimate display of bigotry, racism and hatred. He was filled with pride and arrogance. We read the escalation of evil right before our eyes. How did Haman become full of pride, arrogance and hatred? We don’t know all that took place. However, Haman was an Agagite, from a people group who were longtime enemies of the Jews. No one is born with grudges or hatred; it is something learned and it takes root if not addressed early on.  Also, never underestimate the power of pride and the lack of a forgiving spirit… both pride and an unforgiving spirit if unaddressed are poisonous and can turn into evil revenge. Here's the wonderful news! God’s grace goes beyond our deepest needs. God meets us where we are. God’s goal and His grace is to clean our sinful hearts. He can give us the ability to turn our painful past and wickedness into holy righteousness. Will you walk by faith today and let God do that in and through you?