Haman was feeling great as he left. But when he saw Mordecai at the palace gate, he noticed that Mordecai did not stand up or show him any respect. This made Haman really angry, but he did not say a thing.
(Esther 5:9-10a, CEV)
Haman has an issue with his emotions.
He leaves Queen Esther’s dinner party “feeling great.” And I think that’s probably an understatement. His ego has been stroked—a lot. He’s been wined and dined. He’s enjoyed conversation with the royal couple.
Yes. He’s “feeling great.” Absolutely.
And then he falls from the mountain high to the valley depths in a matter of seconds. Seeing Mordecai again—and Mordecai’s not showing him the respect he thinks he deserves—makes him really angry.
And again, I think that’s probably an understatement. I think the rage is simmering.
Yet, he doesn’t say anything to Mordecai. Mainly because he thinks Mordecai’s days are numbered.
And besides, he’s got another dinner date coming. More time with the royals.
More time to grow that already overblown ego.
No comments:
Post a Comment