Author Darlene J. Conard

The pendulum swung back and forth, creating a gentle sound that echoed through the darkness. A soft, white glow surrounded the blade as it hung mid-air, swaying with an almost hypnotic rhythm. The transition from the pendulum’s gentle swaying to the swift motion of the blade was practically faint yet held an air of threatening anticipation. Only time would reveal the fate that awaited. The glint of the blade’s sharp edge was highlighted by a white outline as it descended, effortlessly slicing through a yoke into pieces. After that, the heavy iron chains beneath it were also cut and reduced to powder, blown away by the wind.

I experienced this powerful vision at precisely 4:13 AM on Tuesday. In silence, I awaited the divine revelation from the Lord. He showed me the story of Esther, where she hosts a banquet for the king and Haman.It’s a curious twist, considering Haman’s status as an enemy to Esther and her people. This was no ordinary banquet; it was held to expose Hammon’s plot to the king.  

^“ I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.”( Romans 7:21 KJV) Paul wrote this because it was his personal experience every time he obeyed the will of the Lord.

Throughout our lives, we endure seasons where God’s presence is intensely felt, guiding and uplifting us. Yet, there are times when His absence feels enigmatic and daunting, prompting us to search for His consoling presence.

After Esther bravely exposes Haman’s treacherous plot to the King, he furiously leaves the room in the palace garden to gather his thoughts. In the King’s absence, Haman, realizing the impending danger to his own life, nervously approached Esther and implored her to intercede on his behalf. But, consumed by anxiety and perhaps emboldened by drink, Haman stumbled and ended up collapsing, intoxicated, onto Esther’s bed. At that moment, the king intervenes and accuses him of assaulting Esther. The gallows he built for Mordecai are used for his execution.

God often uses us to lure and trap our enemies in their schemes. If we continue to do what God tells us to do, Satan’s plans will come to not.

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