In the faraway kingdom of Persia, there lived a good man named Mordechai. He worked near the king’s palace as a gatekeeper and always did what was right, helping others wherever he could.

One day, Mordechai discovered a secret plan: two palace guards were plotting to harm the king. He quickly informed Queen Esther, who then told the king. Because of Mordechai’s courage, the king’s life was saved. His name was recorded in the royal records, but no reward was given at that time.

Later, a man named Haman became an important official in the palace. Proud and ambitious, Haman wanted everyone to bow down to him. But Mordechai refused, for he worshipped only God. This made Haman furious.

Haman plotted something terrible. He planned to kill Mordechai—and not just him, but all the Jewish people. He even built very tall gallows specifically for Mordechai, confident that his plan would succeed.

But God worked in surprising ways.

One night, the king could not sleep. He asked for the royal records to be read aloud and discovered the story of how Mordechai had saved his life. The king realized Mordechai had never been rewarded, so he commanded Haman to honour Mordechai publicly.

Haman had to lead Mordechai through the streets on a parade horse, shouting,

"This is what is done for a man the king wants to honour!"

Haman felt humiliated, but the story was not over.

Later, Esther courageously revealed to the king that she and her people were in danger because of Haman’s evil plan. The king was shocked and enraged, realizing Haman had deceived him into signing a law to kill innocent people.

At that moment, Haman was punished—on the very gallows he had built for Mordechai. His evil plan backfired, and the trap he made for others became his own downfall.

Message: Even ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they act with courage, faith, and kindness.

Source: Book of Esther