Haman wanted a piece of the glory of the narcissistic king for all the world to see.

Esther 6:7-9

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 “And Haman answered the king, “For the man whom the king delights to honor, let a royal robe be brought which the king has worn, and a horse on which the king has ridden, which has a royal crest placed on its head. Then let this robe and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that he may array the man whom the king delights to honor. Then parade him on horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him: ‘Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!’” Esther 6:7-9

Haman and Hamas of today share many similarities, including the desire to be glorified in the eyes of the world. Hamas sees themselves as martyrs deserving of glory and honor as they serve the purpose of the United Nations in establishing the one world government. The United Nations is hostile to the independence of the State of Israel. However, the UN (like king Ahasuerus) does not want an image that they are hostile to the Jewish people (that would be too much like Hitler’s Germany). In the end, Hamas is a terroristic organization on the global stage (and like Haman) is slated to be “hanged on the gallows” in the war against terrorism.

Today, the terroristic organization of Hamas is receiving “backdoor” glory and honor in support of their attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023. The masses of the global culture of the beast, all around the world, are supporting the demise of Israel. They are united through the entity giving them what to feel, think, do and say as the image of the beast is enlivened to live and speak through them. The global government derives their power and authority from that entity living through people in every city. Masses of people worldwide express their hatred for the State of Israel by what they say and do and glorify actions that harm Israel. People around the world conform to the global culture as they are groomed to the mark of the beast by what they say and do.

Haman assumed that he was the one the king wanted to honor, for he wondered in his heart, “Who would the king delight to honor more than me?” Esther 6:6 Haman wanted to project a partnership of power and glory with the king in the eyes of the world. He wanted to put on the king’s royal robe and to mount the king’s horse with the royal emblem. He wanted the king’s princes to serve him and then to escort him through the town center on the king’s horse and in his royal robe. In the eyes of the narcissistic and grandiose king, Haman’s ambition was equivalent to a death sentence. The king had no intention of sharing his power, glory and majesty with someone else.

The Holy Spirit says to us, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.” Proverbs 16:18-19 Jesus says to us, “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 Humility brings peace because we are not vying for the best position in this world. “…but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45 A meek and gentle spirit is of high price in the eyes of the Lord.

Haman’s life was contrary to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, who calls us to humbly submit to those in authority. Haman sought to enhance his own power and glory. On top of wanting to have the king’s glory, one of Haman’s schemes was to deposit money into the king’s treasury and then withdraw it, leaving the king with no funds in that account. This also depleted the king’s ego, as he was a narcissist who wanted to triumph and excel, not break even. He planned to use the money to exterminate the Jews, which meant signing the death sentence of the king’s wife, Queen Esther, as described in Esther 3:8-10. On top of that, Haman planned to murder Mordecai whom the king needed alive to enrich his image in the historical records. The lack of humility would lead to Haman’s death at the hands of a narcissistic and grandiose king.

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“….to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets,“
‘I will not impose any other burden on you, except to hold on to what you have until I come.’”
“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”
Revelation 2:24-25, 3:1