Esther 5:1-5

Esther 5:1-5 Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom. And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him. Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared. Well, she did it! When Queen Esther came into the throne room, the king’s heart melted. The king’s heart was softened, partly because Esther was so beautiful, and partly because of all of the prayers and fasting. You see, God expects us to be bold for Him, but God also moves as we obey His commands. And God was blessing Queen Esther and softening King Ahasuerus’ heart. And he didn’t even know it! The king held out his scepter to Queen Esther and asked what she wanted. She said, “I would like to invite you and Haman to a banquet this evening.” The king was delighted. And Haman was delighted too. “My, My,” Haman thought, “I am coming up in the world!” Really, Haman? You have no idea what Almighty God is going to do!