Digging a Hole for Yourself
Haman’s rage consumed him, and his plot backfired in dramatic fashion. Unchecked anger not only harms others, but it also destroys us.
Author
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Anger
Digging a Hole for Yourself
Haman’s rage consumed him, and his plot backfired in dramatic fashion. Unchecked anger not only harms others, but it also destroys us.
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Setup
- God providentially placed Esther in the palace while Mordecai’s loyalty went unnoticed (Esth. 1:1–3:6).
- Haman plotted Mordecai’s death, but the king chose instead to honor him (Esth. 3:7–6:14).
Situation
- Request — At the second banquet, Esther exposed Haman’s plot and pleaded for her life and that of her people (7:1–6).
- Rage — Overwhelmed by Esther’s accusation, the king left in fury, and Haman’s panic sealed his fate (7:7–8).
- Retribution — Haman was executed on the very gallows he built for Mordecai, proving those who dig pits for others fall in themselves (7:9–10).
Shadows
- The gallows built for Mordecai became the means of Haman’s demise (Esth. 7:9-10).
- The cross built for Jesus became the means of Satan’s defeat (Col. 2:14-15).
Significance
- Hold out hope — God will make all things right, even if it doesn’t happen on your timetable.
- Confront in person — Be brave enough to say what needs to be said to those who need to hear it.
- Refuse to dig — If you keep digging with anger, don’t be surprised when you’re buried by it.
