“Thanks” said the King
August 9th, 2007
Heidi Bolz
Esther 6:11b,12a
“This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!” Afterward Mordecai returned to the king’s gate.
King Xerxes found out what Mordecai had done for him in helping to save his life. He came to the realization that Mordecai had not been recognized for his good works. Xerxes wanted to make an example of Mordecai so that others would be inspired to do as he had done. After Mordecai was honored by the king he returned to his work at the city gates.
I am humbled to think of how God, my King, has blessed me. I am convicted to give Him the thanks for that and to become a better servant of His so that others will want to be better servants, also. I want to be deserving of what He gives to me. I need to share about the promises that God keeps so that others will be inspired to serve Him and thus enjoy His blessings. I have to admit that I’m not sure that I am like Mordecai and really deserve what God honors me and blesses me with. That should make me all the more grateful. Mordecai didn’t let all of the attention go to his head. After all the king did for Mordecai, he returned to the gate – he went back to the work he needed to do.
Lord, may I be like Mordecai, always about doing what You have for me to do. May I be an inspiration to others to serve our God & King. Thank you for honoring me by keeping your promises and by blessing me. You are so good to me!