Year of Realization - Day 77: The enemies of God are put to open shame.

“Esther replied, “If it pleases the king, let it be granted to the Jews who are in Susa to act tomorrow also in accordance with the decree of today; and let [the dead bodies of] Haman’s ten sons be hanged on the gallows.””

‭‭Esther‬ ‭9‬:‭13‬ ‭AMP‬‬

The march of triumph was a rite of ancient Rome wherein an army commander would be venerated with a public display involving basically a parade. The honoree would lead the march in a chariot, wearing kingly attire. Behind him would be the prisoners of war and the spoil. The parade would end at the Capitolium where the honored commander would pay homage to Jupiter.

This particular rite is used by the apostle Paul as a metaphor for the work God did through Jesus Christ.

“When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities [those supernatural forces of evil operating against us], He made a public example of them [exhibiting them as captives in His triumphal procession], having triumphed over them through the cross.”

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Interestingly, the Lord’s captives include those who trust and believe in Him. But, rather than being captives being put to shame, we are captives who will share His glory!

“But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Now, whereas we will be publicly honored with Christ, His enemies—even the devil himself—will be put to open shame.

“But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit. Those who see you will stare at you and ponder over you: 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, who shook kingdoms,”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭14‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

In our opening scripture we see that—having been asked by the king what he can further do for her—Esther asks for another day of vengeance for the Jews, along with the already executed sons of Haman being put to open shame.

Yes, I understand that it sometimes looks like evil is winning. But remember, the devil is an already-defeated foe through Jesus Christ. What we are seeing now are the death throes of the fallen one and those who misplaced their allegiance with him.

Soon, all the fallen principalities and powers, along with those who threw in with them, will be put to open shame for all creation to see!

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

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