Verses: Esther 2 : 19 -
23
My thoughts about the verses:
Mordecai was very worried about his niece Esther. Even though she was the Queen he worried that if her identity was found out she would be dethroned. So he came every day to the palace gate to keep an eye on his beloved niece. Esther respected Mordecai and did as he had told her and told no one that she was a Jew.
One day as he is sitting at the gate he learns that two of the guards are plotting to kill the King. Now the guards did not know that Esther was his niece and as he learned of the plot he knew he had to do something. So he tells Esther of the plot to kill the King. He tells her to warn Xerxes. Again being faithful to her uncle she tells the story and also tells the King that she learned of the plot from Mordecai.
Now this was a risky situation for both Mordecai and Esther. Accusing guards of plotting to kill the King was quite dangerous. The King investigated the situation and discovered that this was something that was actually being planned. He then punishes the guards by impaling their bodies. To show what would happen if others plotted against the King. He then had the whole history written in the books so that he would not forget those that had saved his life.
Have you ever stepped out and put your own integrity on the line. I can remember something that happened when I worked at a restaurant. I was there working and watched someone give food away. At the time I was just only 16 years old and the person that I was accusing was much older. Not only that but they had been there a long time. I thought to myself should I say anything or should I just keep quite. Before I could think that customer was gone and he was waiting on the next customer.
Then the next customer came up told him hey buddy can we do the usual. He said yes and before I knew it he was doing it again. As a newbie I walked over to the supervisor and told her what I was witnessing. At first she was reluctant that I was witnessing what I was saying. So she watched and sure enough he didn't ring it up. Handed it to the man walked away with free food. She immediately walked over and printed out his receipts and sure enough the two meals were never ringed up. I had placed my reputation on the line with only one day under my belt, but it proved to be the right thing. I ended up becoming one of the youngest shift managers because what I had done that day. I learned that sometimes the right thing does hurt. Yet, doing the wrong thing hurts a whole lot worse.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for giving us the example of how to live our life. Thank you for not being afraid of doing the right thing. Thank you for showering us with blessings when we do what is right. We ask that you help us live up to your expectations. We ask that you guide us each day so that we can become the person you desire for us to be. In your name we pray. Amen
Questions:
My thoughts about the verses:
Mordecai was very worried about his niece Esther. Even though she was the Queen he worried that if her identity was found out she would be dethroned. So he came every day to the palace gate to keep an eye on his beloved niece. Esther respected Mordecai and did as he had told her and told no one that she was a Jew.
One day as he is sitting at the gate he learns that two of the guards are plotting to kill the King. Now the guards did not know that Esther was his niece and as he learned of the plot he knew he had to do something. So he tells Esther of the plot to kill the King. He tells her to warn Xerxes. Again being faithful to her uncle she tells the story and also tells the King that she learned of the plot from Mordecai.
Now this was a risky situation for both Mordecai and Esther. Accusing guards of plotting to kill the King was quite dangerous. The King investigated the situation and discovered that this was something that was actually being planned. He then punishes the guards by impaling their bodies. To show what would happen if others plotted against the King. He then had the whole history written in the books so that he would not forget those that had saved his life.
Have you ever stepped out and put your own integrity on the line. I can remember something that happened when I worked at a restaurant. I was there working and watched someone give food away. At the time I was just only 16 years old and the person that I was accusing was much older. Not only that but they had been there a long time. I thought to myself should I say anything or should I just keep quite. Before I could think that customer was gone and he was waiting on the next customer.
Then the next customer came up told him hey buddy can we do the usual. He said yes and before I knew it he was doing it again. As a newbie I walked over to the supervisor and told her what I was witnessing. At first she was reluctant that I was witnessing what I was saying. So she watched and sure enough he didn't ring it up. Handed it to the man walked away with free food. She immediately walked over and printed out his receipts and sure enough the two meals were never ringed up. I had placed my reputation on the line with only one day under my belt, but it proved to be the right thing. I ended up becoming one of the youngest shift managers because what I had done that day. I learned that sometimes the right thing does hurt. Yet, doing the wrong thing hurts a whole lot worse.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for giving us the example of how to live our life. Thank you for not being afraid of doing the right thing. Thank you for showering us with blessings when we do what is right. We ask that you help us live up to your expectations. We ask that you guide us each day so that we can become the person you desire for us to be. In your name we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you ever been faced with a hard decision? Are you willing to step out in faith? Can you help others even when they are against you? What can you do today to further the presence of God in the world?
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