Glory-seeking Haman is crushed when humble God-fearing Mordecai receives the honor of the king that he covets.

Esther 6

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• The king decides to honor Mordecai for saving his life from the assassins.
• Haman has a plan to hang Mordecai and thinks the king wants to honor him.
• Haman wanted a piece of the glory of the narcissistic king for all the world to see.
• The king announces to Haman that the person who deserves honor is Mordecai.
• Haman is crushed when Mordecai receives the honor that he covets.

The king decides to honor Mordecai for saving his life from the assassins. “That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.” Esther 6:1

The king had someone read to him the chronicles that documented his reign and those of his predecessors. He cared deeply about how future kings, and everyone else, would judge him from these historical accounts. His narcissism and grandiosity made him obsessed with his image in the annals of history.

The books of Chronicles 1 and 2 in the Bible are like a diary that records the events of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and their kings. These books also contain the “scarlet cord” that signifies Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. On the other hand, contemporary chronicles are similar to the history lessons that are learned in school to document the major leaders throughout history. King Ahasuerus was reading the chronicles of his own empire, not the Biblical ones. The “scarlet cord” would not be found in those chronicles, unless some faithful Israelites who served God were mentioned. One such Israelite was Mordecai, who did something for King Ahasuerus and was recorded in the contemporary chronicles.

“And it was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, the doorkeepers who had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. Then the king said, “What honor or dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this?” And the king’s servants who attended him said, “Nothing has been done for him.”” Esther 6:2-3

The historical records showed that Mordecai had saved the king from two assassins, but the records did not show any honorable response from the king towards Mordecai for this deed. The king was so narcissistic that he could not stand the idea of being overshadowed by Mordecai’s heroism in the records. He wanted to boost his own image above Mordecai’s act of loyalty by showing Mordecai a great honor.

We are living under the rules of the global government of the beast that is progressing towards a one world government through the United Nations. Their character and goals are shaping the course of history, and all other historical events must conform accordingly. The world government insists on being reflected with a positive image in the chronicles of history. Nowadays, educational curriculum is revised to minimize the significance of historical events that have shaped national culture, holidays, and constitutions. This is particularly evident in the replacement of religious icons, such as renaming Columbus Day as Indigenous People’s Day. Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christianity in America, while Indigenous People’s Day has no connection to God or Jesus Christ. This list goes on and on.

We are living in times such as humankind has never experienced before in history, as described in Joel 1 :1-12. The global culture, influenced by the entity that gives them their thoughts, words, actions and feelings, is altering historical events in every city around the world. This entity enables the image of the beast to live and speak through people to coordinate the historic changes happening to cultures and constitutions around the world. People of the global culture conform to the account of history given to them by the goals of the world government as they are groomed to the mark of the beast by hat they say and do. Historical events are being revised to eradicate the presence of God as Creator, to eliminate the need for the remission of sin through Jesus Christ, and to oppress the Holy Spirit. The global government of the beast is sitting itself up as God within the chronicles of history.

As followers of Jesus Christ, there is probably a ton of negative stuff written collectively about us and stored in files and records of all types. However, the most important record where our name is found in is within the Lamb’s Book of Life. “Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name.” Malachi 3:16

Haman has a plan to hang Mordecai and thinks the king wants to honor him. “So the king said, “Who is in the court?” Now Haman had just entered the outer court of the king’s palace to suggest that the king hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him. The king’s servants said to him, “Haman is there, standing in the court.” And the king said, “Let him come in.” ” Esther 6:4-5

King Ahasuerus needed to improve his historical image by rewarding Mordecai, who is in the history books as foiling an assassination attempt against him. He needed to create a public record that showed his generosity and gratitude to his loyal subjects. The king sought someone who could help him enhance his reputation in the history books and Haman was nearby. However, Haman’s intention was to propose to the king that Mordecai be executed on the gallows that he had prepared for him. Killing Mordecai instead of rewarding him would have tarnished the narcissistic and grandiose king’s historical image. After all is said and done, Haman is hanged on the same gallows he built to hang Mordecai on.

Haman’s story illustrates the current relationship between Hamas and the global government of the beast (United Nations). Just as king Ahasuerus was narcissistic and grandiose, the United Nations cares about maintaining a humanitarian and Godly image in the historical records. They do not want the history books to reflect that the activity of Hamas is performing their will by attacking the State of Israel. Although Hamas is considered a terrorist organization by the historical records, their actions benefit the United Nations and the Palestinians by undermining the State of Israel. The United Nations exercises its power and influence to prevent being portrayed in history as Hitler’s Germany was.

The United Nations tries hard to avoid the appearance of being the global government of the beast that the Bible refers to. Daniel 8 describes how the United Nations emerged right after WW2 and established the government of the beast. Revelation 17 further explains how the global government was formed on the foundation of the beast. The world government derives its power and authority on the entity of today that gives people their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and words. This entity enables the image of the beast to live and speak through people in every city around the world. Masses of people around the globe conform to the anti-Christian culture as they are groomed to the mark of the beast by what they say and do.

The United Nations will ensure that they are not portrayed in the history books as the government of the beast. In fact, the Bible is the only Book going forward revealing what the global government really is. That is why there is enormous tribulation against the teaching of the Bible, Christianity, belief in God, living for Jesus Christ, and embracing the Holy Spirit. The churches of today are no longer the light shining with the Gospel of Christ. Government lawmakers no longer include the values of the Bible in their policies. The educational system no longer allows the teaching of the Bible in the classrooms. And Christianity is not wanted in any sector of society. As the word of God is eliminated from the world, the United Nations feels no threat to their historical image.

“So Haman came in, and the king asked him, “What shall be done for the man whom the king delights to honor?” Now Haman thought in his heart, “Whom would the king delight to honor more than me?” Esther 6:6

Haman is obsessed with power and glory and in a grandiose way imagines he is living his dream. He is the king’s most trusted advisor, he has attended a private banquet with Queen Esther and her husband King Ahasuerus, and he has another invitation for a similar feast. He feels like he is the one the king delights to honor and feels entitled to receive even more honor from the king. Within his heart Haman asks, “Whom would the king delight to honor more than me?” Esther 7 shows how the narcissistic and grandiose king Ahasuerus condemns the power and glory hungry Haman to death.

Today, Hamas unofficially glorifies themselves as a martyr for the goals of the United Nations by undermining the State of Israel. They are being “thrown under the bus” as a terroristic organization and portrays a historical image the United Nations wants no part of. The United Nations (like king Ahasuerus) vehemently denies any involvement in the persecution of the State of Israel and Christianity. Haman of yesterday is very much like Hamas today.

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

The king announces to Haman that the person who deserves honor is Mordecai. “Then the king said to Haman, “Hurry, take the robe and the horse, as you have suggested, and do so for Mordecai the Jew who sits within the king’s gate! Leave nothing undone of all that you have spoken.” So Haman took the robe and the horse, arrayed Mordecai and led him on horseback through the city square, and proclaimed before him, “Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!” Esther 6:10-11

At this point, Mordecai is a pawn in the war of wits between two narcissists, Haman and king Ahasuerus, one a king and the other a bishop on the chessboard. They exploit human beings as mere tools to gain power or triumph over a more prominent threat to their power, glory, and public image. According to the Ten Commandments, Mordecai showed humility and loyalty to King Ahasuerus, not challenging his power or ego. However, Mordecai did not bow down to Haman, who was enraged by this defiance. Haman sought to kill Mordecai, but the king wanted him alive.

Instead of being honored as he expected, Haman faced a devastating and humiliating defeat when the king declared that Mordecai deserved the honor, not him. Haman would have felt extremely crushed being commanded to dress Mordecai in the king’s royal robe and to mount him on the king’s royal horse. Adding to the humiliation, Haman had to personally parade Haman around in plain view of everyone saying, “Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!” Haman was humbled to the role of having to serve Mordecai as Mordecai was bestowed with the king’s royal honors.

“And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 We humble ourselves by putting aside the ambition for power, recognition, authority, wealth, and prestige. We humble the carnal desires of the beast within human nature. When the carnal desires are humbled then God exalts us in the spirit through Jesus Christ who puts sin in remission. In the new heaven and earth, we will reign eternally with Jesus Christ in the New Jerusalem.

The relationship between Haman and Mordecai is similar to the relationship between the Jewish people and Christianity. For example, Haman despised Mordecai, but Mordecai was honored above him in the same way that the Jewish people scorned Jesus Christ, but He became head over them. The Jewish people also looked down on us Gentiles, but now we are dressed in God’s royal robes through Jesus Christ and have become His children instead of the Jewish people.

As our Lord Jesus Christ has said, “And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 8:11-12 We, who believe in Jesus, will join Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the New Jerusalem. The “sons of the kingdom” are the Jewish people who deny Jesus as their Lord and they will be cast out into outer darkness.

A humble attitude towards the Jewish people today is what the Holy Spirit inspires in the followers of Jesus Christ, “…do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.” Romans 11:18 A simple way to recall that Christianity sprouted from the root of the Jewish people is that Jesus Christ was Jewish, belonging to the tribe of Judah. He is the Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit in Mary, a Jewish woman who also belonged to the tribe of Judah. As Christians, we could say that we have been adopted into the tribe of Judah through Jesus Christ.

Haman is crushed when Mordecai receives the honor that he covets. “Afterward Mordecai went back to the king’s gate. But Haman hurried to his house, mourning and with his head covered.” Esther 6:12

King Ahasuerus rewarded Mordecai for selflessly thwarting two assassins who planned to kill him. Mordecai returned to the king’s gate with a peaceful heart rooted in humility after being honored by the king in front of the public. Haman, on the other hand, was full of grief and regret rooted in narcissism after losing royal honors to Mordecai. Mordecai’s heart was peaceful because he did not crave power, glory, or any honors like Haman did. Mordecai loved his Lord God and obeyed the Ten Commandments with all his heart. He had the type of peace that we receive from Jesus Christ, a peace that the world’s ambitions cannot offer. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

Haman’s mourning was driven by ruthless self-pity. He lamented that his plan to kill Mordecai was thwarted by the king’s decision to honor him publicly. He mourned for himself that the king honored Mordecai over him. He mourned that his ambition for power and glory, at the cost of the king’s own authority and reputation, had turned into a disaster.

The honor of others is more important to us than our own, as the Holy Spirit teaches us, “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another…” Romans 12:9-10 Echoing the words of the Holy Spirit, John the Baptist proclaimed that we must humble ourselves and exalt Jesus Christ, “He must increase, but I must decrease. He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.” Romans 3:30-31

“When Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him, his wise men and his wife Zeresh said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him but will surely fall before him.” Esther 6:13

It was well-known to Haman’s wife, family, and friends that he had plotted to wipe out the Jewish people, and they had no doubt that Mordecai belonged to that people. When Mordecai refused to bow to Haman, the people close to Haman told him, “…they told it to Haman, to see whether Mordecai’s words would stand; for Mordecai had told them that he was a Jew. When Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow or pay him homage, Haman was filled with wrath. But he disdained to lay hands on Mordecai alone, for they had told him of the people of Mordecai. Instead, Haman sought to destroy all the Jews who were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus—the people of Mordecai.” Esther 3:4-6

During the time of the Apostles of Jesus Christ, the Jewish people faced a similar dilemma with the Apostles as what Haman faced with Mordecai. This is what a Jewish leader said about the Apostles of Christ, “And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.” Acts 5:38-39

“And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 As followers of Jesus Christ, we are a rock like Peter (through the Holy Spirit), and we are His church.

“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 Because God is for us, He transforms our soul’s suffering into victory through Jesus Christ, and no one can oppose that Salvation. Eternal life is a free gift from God through Jesus, and no one can come against that successfully.

“Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.” Romans 8:34 The suffering soul of Christ experienced the suffering of our soul, and He prays for us at God’s throne. His suffering includes His death on the Cross, which pays for our sin and grants eternal life to whoever trusts in Him. He has risen from the grave and because He lives, we will live with Him forever. Our soul’s suffering is eased because there is no condemnation for us in Jesus Christ.

“While they were still talking with him, the king’s eunuchs came, and hastened to bring Haman to the banquet which Esther had prepared.” Esther 6:14 

At this time, Haman now realizes he is not the object of the king’s royal honors, and he is summonsed to attend the second dinner with Queen Esther and king Ahasuerus. Haman’s delusion of climbing to power on the ladder of the narcissistic and grandiose king is about to be irreversibly shattered. He thought the private dinners with the king and queen were a sign of his rising status of power, glory, and recognition. However, Haman will soon find out that the gallows he prepared for Mordecai will become his own death trap.

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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