What stood out today: 2: 7, 9, 15, 17 v7 Hadassah, also known as Esther. v9 Esther pleased Hegai and on his favor. v15 And Esther won the favor of everyone who saw her. v17 and Esther won Xerxes favor and approval more than any of the other virgins.
My response: Jesus, I am curious. What does the name Hadassah mean? I am also struck by the third occasion of seven. There were seven eunuchs in 1:10 and seven nobles in 1:14 and seven maids in 2:9. Is this code language that you are present, the number seven being a number of perfection. Jesus, in doing some research it says Hadassah means Myrtle and Esther means star.
Esther, God made you rise to a high place of wisdom, courage, faith, and self-sacrifice. Hmmm. Jesus, is Esther the Christ figure in the book? Her only trait that doesn’t line up is her physical beauty. ;) It’s remarkable how she won everyone’s favor almost instantly. Jesus, I wish that were true for you in this world. Abba, it’s in your power to cause others to favor. Would you extend grace to others to find favor with Jesus in me? Would you extend your royal scepter that they might have life? It’s astounding to me that you let me participate in your work, that you grant me the favor of seeing you at work. Abba, would you also allow us to find favor in the eyes of our customers?
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