以斯帖记第6章: 人的筹算，神的翻转
 
GK611晨祷生命读经
21.01.2026
主讲：丘均发传道


一、王的失眠出于神（斯6:1-3）

1.王睡不着的那一夜（V1）
神用一个国王的失眠夜，在听历史书时，启动了整个拯救犹太人计划的反转。

当我们遇到失眠、堵车、计划被打乱，别急着抱怨，而是先问神：“神啊，祢想在我这个‘卡着’的时刻，对我说什么？” 也许神正要翻转我们的‘剧情’。


2.尘封的功劳被提起（V2-3）
历史书正好念到一段旧事：末底改揭发两个太监刺杀王的的阴谋。王一听，立刻问：“这人后来得了什么赏赐？”答案是：什么都没有！

我们在职场、家庭、教会默默所做的事，在神的历史书上都记着！继续忠心，神会在祂完美的时机，把你的名字念给‘国王’听。


二、胜算在握的哈曼（斯6:4-9）

1.哈曼的‘完美盘算’（V4-5）
天刚亮，哈曼就迫不及待跑到王宫。他昨晚跟妻子和朋友商量好，今天一早就要求王批准吊死末底改。他心里已经开始幻想末底改吊高木架上的画面，觉得自己赢定了。

当你急着要“教训”某人、证明自己对的时候，先停下来问问神：“主啊，这是祢的时机吗？” 也许神正准备一个更大的反转。


2.哈曼的‘完美建议’（V6-9）
国王问：“要怎样尊荣一个王特别喜悦的人？” 哈曼心想：除了我还能有谁。于是他开出了完美建议：穿王袍、骑王马、戴王冠、全城游街、宰相官员在前头喊 ：王所喜悦的人就这样对待！

我们会不会在心里给自己‘加冕’？觉得‘我最配得祝福’、‘我最有道理’、‘我最委屈’？骄傲会让我们听不见神的声音。学会谦卑，把荣耀先给神、给别人。


三、神的奇妙大翻转（斯6:10-14）

1.王的下令与执行（V10-11）
王说：“好，就照你说的，去尊荣末底改吧！” 哈曼最痛恨的人，享受了他建议的最高尊荣。

当你被误解、被陷害、被遗忘时，不要急着自己伸冤。把事情交给神，祂会用最意想不到的方式，为你翻转局面，甚至让仇敌成为祝福你的工具。


2.哈曼被预言败落（V12-14）
哈曼蒙着头回家，把一切告诉妻子和朋友，结果他们给他一个预言：“你终究会彻底败在末底改面前。”

当你看见神为你动工时，要像末底改一样，保持平静和谦卑，继续站在你的岗位上。不要因为一时得胜就骄傲，因为真正的胜利属于神。

总结：人算不如神算

我们以为自己精于筹算，却常常算到自己头上。愿我们都学会像末底改一样，安静等候神，因为祂的翻转，永远比我们想象的更奇妙、更及时、更荣耀！


  

Esther 6: Human Schemes, God’s Reversal 
GK611 Morning Devotion
Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew
21.01.2026 


 I. The King’s Sleepless Night Was from God (Esth. 6:1–3)

1. The Night the King Could Not Sleep (V1) 
God used one sleepless night of a king—while the historical records were being read—to set in motion the great reversal of His plan to save the Jews.

When we experience sleepless nights, traffic jams, or disrupted plans, instead of rushing to complain, we should first ask God,“Lord, what do You want to say to me in this ‘stuck’ moment?” Perhaps God is about to reverse the plot of our lives.

2. A Forgotten Deed Is Brought to Light（V2–3) 
The records happened to recount an old incident: Mordecai had exposed a plot by two eunuchs to assassinate the king. Upon hearing this, the king immediately asked, “What honor or recognition has Mordecai received for this?” The answer was: nothing at all.

What we quietly do in the workplace, in the family, and in the church is all recorded in God’s book of history. Continue to be faithful—at His perfect time, God will read your name aloud before the “king.”

II. Haman was Certain of His Victory (Esth. 6:4–9)

1. Haman’s “Perfect Calculation”（V4–5) 
At daybreak, Haman rushed eagerly to the palace. The night before, he had consulted his wife and friends and planned to ask the king first thing in the morning for permission to hang Mordecai. In his mind, he was already imagining Mordecai hanging high on the gallows, convinced that he had won.

When you feel an urge to “teach someone a lesson” or prove that you are right, pause and ask God,
“Lord, is this Your timing?” Perhaps God is preparing a much greater reversal.

2. Haman’s “Perfect Advice”（V6–9) 
The king asked, “What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?” Haman thought to himself, “Who could the king delight to honor more than me?” So he offered what he believed to be the perfect plan: royal robes, the king’s horse, a royal crown, a procession through the city, and a high-ranking official proclaiming, “This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!”

Do we sometimes crown ourselves in our hearts—thinking, “I deserve the blessing most,” “I’m the one who’s right,” or “I’m the most wronged”? Pride dulls our ability to hear God’s voice. Learn humility—give glory first to God and to others.

III. God’s Marvelous Great Reversal (Esth. 6:10–14)

1. The King’s Command and Its Execution（V10–11) 
The king said, “Go at once and do just as you have suggested for Mordecai!” The man Haman hated most received the highest honor he himself had proposed.

When you are misunderstood, framed, or forgotten, do not rush to defend yourself. Entrust the matter to God. He will overturn the situation in the most unexpected way—sometimes even turning your enemies into instruments of blessing.

2. The Prophecy of Haman’s Downfall（V12–14) 
Haman went home with his head covered and told his wife and friends everything that had happened. Their response was a grim prophecy: “You will surely fall completely before Mordecai.”

When you see God at work on your behalf, be like Mordecai—remain calm and humble, and continue faithfully in your position. Do not become proud because of a temporary victory, for the ultimate victory belongs to God alone.

Conclusion: Human Plans Are No Match for God’s Plans

We may think we are skilled planners, yet often our calculations backfire on ourselves.
May we learn, like Mordecai, to wait quietly upon God—because His reversals are always more wonderful, more timely, and more  glorious than anything we could ever imagine.