The Book of Esther
The Book of Esther shows how God has a purpose for all of us – whether we realize it or not. Esther was a young Jewish woman who lived in the city of Shushan and was raised by her cousin Mordecai as her parents had died. Mordecai loved and obeyed the One True God and taught Esther this as well. It is the same with us – whether we understand God’s purpose or not, He values us and uses us exactly where He places us. Our job isn’t to understand what God’s purpose or plan is. Our job is to trust God, obey His word and walk with Him every day.
Esther was ‘was lovely in form and features’. Meaning that she was physically attractive. This is why King Xerxes chose Esther to be his Queen. Before Esther became Queen. Mordecai told her it was important to not tell anyone that she was a Jew. The Bible doesn’t tell us why Mordecai asked this of her, but he did. Esther obeyed Mordecai because he was like a father to her and she knew that God would want her to honor and obey the man who was as a father to her.
