Esther 2
‘.....and Esther won the favour of anyone who saw her’ v 15
Esther was a Jew in exile in Persia
Nothing but divine intervention could prevent this. Esther was the agent chosen by God. Her inner beauty won the love and respect of all she met.
She has faith in God’s hand in her life. This is shown by her not fighting a very difficult and worrying experience. By her presence and who she is, she wins over the people, enabling God’s work to be done through her. They are changed from despised, subjugated people to triumphant people.
We do not read a detailed analysis of Esther’s character. There are, however, clues or indications. She is told she can have anything and yet asks for nothing. This tells us she has no greed. Esther is chosen above all other women; possibly thousands who are all beautiful. There was something unique about her. We know she was of God’s people, the Jews. There seemed a purity about her.
Pray
Lord we pray you would use us as you did with Esther, to be agents of your will.
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