Justice - Est. 4:16; Lk. 18:6

"Go and gather together all the Jews of Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day." Est. 4:16

"Learn a lesson from this evil judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end, so don't you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who plead with him day and night?" Lk. 18:6

It was all over for the Jews. The evil Haman plotted against their entire race just to kill Mordecai, and had the order sealed with King Xerxes signet ring -- an irrevocable decision. But Haman was proud, bragging to anyone who would listen; the Jews humbled themselves before God and prayed for justice. God took an impossible situation and turned it around for the Jews in an absolutely miraculous way! "For the proud will be humbled, but the humble will be honored." Lk. 18:14 God will always expose evil to the light; there are no secrets with God.

Lord, give me a humble and repentant heart.

Today's reading: Est. 3-8; Lk. 18