As Thou Hast Said, Do Even So
God's sovereignty and faithfulness can bring about unexpected victories, even in the face of adversity, and He will vindicate those who trust in Him.
F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine reversal of fortunes as seen in the story of Mordecai and Haman, illustrating how God honors those who remain humble and faithful. He reflects on the profound truth that while Haman sought to exalt himself, it was Mordecai, the humble Jew, who was ultimately honored by God. Meyer encourages believers to trust in God's timing and justice, reminding them that even in the face of adversity, God is working for their good. He draws parallels to contemporary examples of God's justice, reinforcing the message that those who honor God will be honored in return.
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As thou hast said, do even so
to Mordecai the Jew. Esther vi. 10.
HERE indeed was a turning of the tables! Haman doing honour to the humble Jew, who refused to do honour to himself. Surely that day the old refrain must have rung through Mordecai's heart: ‑‑ "He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghilI, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's." And there was an anticipation of yet other words: ‑‑ "For thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name: behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee."
How evidently God was working for his child. The gallows, indeed, was being prepared, but it would be used for Haman; whilst the triumph that Haman thought to be preparing for himself was to be used for Mordecai.
This is not an isolated case. Any one who has lived a few years in the world and has observed the ways of God could duplicate it with instances that have come under his own notice. Dr. Gordon told us once of a church in Boston that would not admit coloured people; and after a few years it broke up, and the edifice is now occupied by a flourishing coloured church.
Trust on, beloved friend, amid scorn, hate, and threatening death. So long as thy cause is God's, it must prevail. He will vindicate thee. Them that honour Him He will honour; whilst those that despise Him shall be lightly esteemed.
"Though the mills of God grind slowly,
Yet they grind exceeding small;
Though with patience He stands waiting,
With exactness grinds He all."
Sermon Outline
- God's Sovereignty in the Face of Adversity
- God's Faithfulness to His Children
- The Certainty of God's Victory
- God's vindication of those who honor Him
- The downfall of those who despise Him
Key Quotes
“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's.” — F.B. Meyer
“For thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name: behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.” — F.B. Meyer
“Though the mills of God grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience He stands waiting, With exactness grinds He all.” — F.B. Meyer
Application Points
- Trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in the face of adversity.
- Look for instances where God is working in your life, and trust that He is faithful to His promises.
- Know that God will vindicate those who trust in Him and honor Him, and bring about His victory in their lives.