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The opportune, inopportune arrival of Haman in the court of Ahasuerus. Regardless of how cloudy and dark things appear to be, the Lord is in control. Haman did not come by chance on that particular early morning visit. His actions fit perfectly into the plan of the Lord. Haman came with the intent of seeking final permission to use the gallows which he had built especially for Mordecai. Est. 6:4-5 While Haman was unaware of the Lordís purpose in all of this, he was about to learn the facts of Solomonís wisdom. ìHe that diggeth a pit shall fall into it.î Eccl. 10:8 Not only was Haman in the court of Ahasuerus, but unknowingly he was also standing in the court of the just and merciful Lord. The work of his own hands and actions was about to be visited upon him.
Ps. 9:15-16 A plot to do evil to an innocent person will receive itís just reward.
Haman taken into the confidence of the king. What an exhilarating moment that was for him. He mistakenly thought that he was the kings number one man. Surely he was the man whom the king desired to honor. This story is a contrast between the proud and the humble. The proud is about to be totally deflated while the humble, the patient Mordecai is about to be greatly honored and elevated. Pride, is destructive. Humility, is to be desired. Prov. 29:23.
Haman spoke from his heart his dreams of grandeur. No doubt he was visualizing himself in this place of high honor as he outlined for the king all that should be done for such a person. In all actuality Haman wanted the person so honored to appear as the king. Wearing the royal apparel. Riding the kings horse and wearing the crown of the kingdom upon his head. Was there a spirit of insurrection in him? Could he possibly of thought of taking over the kingdom? Est. 6:7 We find one with the same attitude and spirit in Lucifer. He wanted to take over the kingdom of the Lord. Isa. 14:9-15.