September 25

Esther 6-10
The irony of Haman’s plan backfiring could be seen as somewhat humorous.  However, I choose to view it as a very sad event.  Not for Haman, he got what he deserved.  No, I’m sad for the Jews.  They were able to exact revenge.  And, then they went a step further in creating a special feast day celebration to commemorate the event.  I understand that we are to read this as the will of God, and it probably is, however, I still find it to be sad.  Wouldn’t the story have been much better if Mordecai would have extended grace?  What if he would have forgiven the enemies of the Jews and asked the king for equality instead?  Thousands of lives would have been saved.  Perhaps, enemies would have become allies and peace prevailed.  I suppose I’m asking too much.  What do you think?