1-2 The account of Ahasuerus, how he taxed the land and islands, and the high honors given to Mordecai are recorded in the history of the Medes and Persians.
3 Mordecai, next in rank to the king, was popular with his “many kindred, for he sought the good of his people and interceded for the welfare of all his descendants." In all our praise of Esther, we must remember that it was Mordecai who persuaded her to go before the king.
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Reading God's word...great way to do that...taking notes, soaking it all in.
I’ve enjoyed looking over your blog. I came across it through another blog I follow. I am now a follower of yours as well. Feel free to look over my blog and perhaps become a follower of it also.
You will have heard no doubt, that you don't read scripture - scripture reads you - so you may be on more than a year's journey - I've written about half a dozen reflections on the few lines that tell of Mary and Martha, every time something else occurs to me.
What does it mean that Mordecai was behind Esther's act? That he 'used' her for the good of his people; or that he saw her own gift in her and supported her in coming forward? Lots to think about - every blessing on the journey.
Thanks for the comments, Stan and Lloyd. I try to maintain this blog for personal growth and for the accountability publishing it gives me, so it always surprises me when someone comments. Conversation is good, though, and as time permits, I'll drop in on your blogs once in a while, too -- and maybe also drop a comment!
Word in the Hand, thanks for your thoughts on Mordecai and on scripture reading itself. Our perspective definitely changes with our growing knowledge, experience, and circumstances.
Regarding Mordecai, I suspect he persuaded Esther to go before the king for both reasons: to save their people and to encourage her to be noble beyond her position as queen.
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