Esther 8-10

“They rested and made it a day of feasting and joy” (9:18). In a surprising plot twist, the day when the Jews of Persia were supposed to be annihilated turned into a day of celebrating God’s deliverance. In other turnovers, Mordecai received the honor Haman desired for himself (ch 6), and Haman was hung on the pole he had set up for Mordecai (7:10). Esther’s story symbolizes God’s great reversal: instead of the terrible consequences of sin, through Christ, we receive abundant life.

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves” (1:13). Because Jesus has already triumphed over our worst enemy, we can trust him for every battle.