Many of us are familiar with the story of Esther. While reading, a few parallels jumped out at me.
Esther 2:9 says, "And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification..."
1- she was chosen and immediately had the king's favor
2- she obtained his kindness
3- he gave her things for purification
When we look at Christ, notice any similarities here? He chooses us, is kind & gentle, then He cleanses and purifies us!
Here Esther is being prepared to be queen. So it is with us who belong to Jesus!
"And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen..." (vs 17)
Esther had won the King's heart! Not only his but verse 15 says, "...she obtained favor in the sight of all them that looked at her..." If we are truly Christ's beloved, shouldn't He be seen through us by all who we cross paths with?
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