Haman's Pride

In this ninth message from Esther we see the REJECTION of Haman by Mordecai. At first Haman is extremely excited about his unique invitation to Esther's banquet, but upon once again seeing Mordecai's stubborn rebellion at the king's gate, he was exasperated, being filled with hateful anger toward him. Haman restrained his REACTION, showing great discipline, but going home to commiserate with his wife and friends. He pointed out to them how deserving he was, directing their attention to his prosperity, his posterity and his exalted position. But he was greatly dissatisfied - although the queen had validated his position, he felt valueless every time he saw Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate. His wife and friends boldly encouraged him to get REVENGE. Their cold-blooded advice was to have a gallows built and in the morning tell the king to let Mordecai be hanged on it. Haman loved their idea and acted on it.