Three noble characters in the book of Esther. (Esther 5:1-14)

Three noble characters in the book of Esther. (Esther 5:1-14)

We have looked at two of the three noble characters in the book of Esther. With the postures of the two characters we could agree that they are noble. They have the same mindset and work for the good of others. Both of them took risks when necessary and did all important assignments including fasting and prayer. So who could the third noble character be?

Acts 17:22 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. 24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; 26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; 27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.

Both Esther and Mordecai have done their parts only they depend on external, stronger, more benevolent providence to sail through. They fasted, they prayed. They believed their help will come. Even Mordecai warned Esther that if she did not take risk, help will arise from different quarters. Which other quarters could help rise for slaves in a strange land?

Esther 6:1

On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. 3 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.

Esther prayed for favour, she got favour. Mordecai foiled the coup and did not even ask for rewards. Haman hated Mordecai to the point that he doesn’t care for his life. In fact after making consultations he prepared Mordecai’s death bed. He only needed to cajole the king to sign the death sentence. The night preceding Mordecai’s execution date, the king could not sleep. He asked his attendants to read some records to him. The only one that interests him was the account of the foiled coup. To his amazement no reward was given to the faithful servant who saved the king’s life.

Galatians 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

As providence would have it, the day Mordecai supposed to die became the day of his promotion. The agent of honour is his arch-enemy, Haman. What a turn around of fortune. Although the book was written over a period of time, a lot happened too quickly. Most of what happened might be more than chance. Lets rehearse a few of them. At the time Vashti was rejected, Esther was available. She obtained favour both with the king’s servants and even with the king. Then Mordecai saved the king’s life but was not rewarded for a long time until when his life was on the line. The very day he was supposed to die, he was honoured for saving the king’s life. The minister that hated Mordecai and planned his death was given the assignment to honour him. Then the Jews supposed to be destroyed. The decree was irreversible. Esther arranged a trio meeting with the king, herself and Haman. In the meeting, Esther revealed Haman evil plot. Right there, it was decided that Haman himself should be hung on the gallows he prepared for Mordecai. What a nemesis, what a deserved punishment, a reversal of fortune. Then the king wrote another irreversible decree to counter the first one. Whatever the source of all these incredible but pleasant happenings is worth our note.

Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

Your guess might be right. Even though God’s name was not out rightly mentioned in the book of Esther, his deeds was manifest beyond an iota of doubt. So as you have guessed right. The third noble character in the book of Esther is God. He is so noble that even when you do not out-rightly know him as you should, he still works for you, helps you and cares for you. This is amazing.

Romans 5:6

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

But now that you have known, won’t you reciprocate the love? All you need to do is accept the love and appreciate his gift.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

God bless you