As the reversal drama of God of salvation unfolds in the Book of Esther ...

Mumu Khan, the advisor, said to King Ahasuerus,

'If it pleases the emperor, issue a royal decree

and let it be recorded in the laws of Persia and Media, which cannot be revoked,

that Vashti is never again to enter the presence of Emperor Ahasuerus.

And let the emperor give her royal position to someone more worthy than she'

(Esther 1:19).

Afterwards, the king's advisors throughout the provinces met

to discuss what should be done about Queen Vashti,

since she had refused to obey the king's command.

Then the king, eager to make a display of the queen's beauty to his people,

sought advice on what should be done (2:2-4).

When I meditate on these words,

I see the dramatic reversal orchestrated

by God of salvation unfolding in the Book of Esther.

God used Vashti's disobedience during the third banquet

in Esther chapter 1 as part of His plan,

ultimately leading to the throne of Queen Vashti

being given to someone better than her,

possibly to Hadassah or Esther.