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Haman could see himself, in all the splendor of the king, parading the streets of the city and being proclaimed, by the elite of the kings court, as a man of great status and honor. Est. 6:8-9 His extreme pride and selfishness would allow him to think of no one other than himself as the candidate of this great honor. He is a true example of the human, carnal manner of self aggrandizement common to mankind. Paul was well aware of this and warned the church not to think of themselves from a stand point of human emotions. Rom. 12:3.
The king commanded Haman to make haste, do so quickly, take the clothing and the horse and give this honor to Mordecai, the Jew. Fulfill all your words, do exactly to him as you have designated before me. What a SCHOCK. The wildest of our imaginations could hardly be used in trying to comprehend the emotions which flooded through the being and soul of Haman at that moment of time. What can be said? If the Lord is for us, regardless of how dark and cloudy the situation may look, He will work it out for His glory. Rom. 8:31.
Beware, the despised, the hated may be exalted and take the place of one who is constantly seeking the high place, the prominence, honor and the praises of others. Insult upon insult. Haman was designated to take the crown, clothing and horse to Mordecai. Then he was to be the one who would preceded him and proclaim as one receiving very special honors from the king. Est. 6:10 How could any one be brought lower than to have to serve one whom,
unjustly, they had condemned to death. This is a perfect demonstration of the truth of the Word of the Lord. ì A manís pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble. Prov. 29:23 The Lord does not keep us from trials and tribulations. They are a part of life. However we may be assured that He will be with us throughout the circumstances and in the end will see to it that we are victorious.