Through Mordecai: He respects lawful authority by reporting the conspirators. He acknowledges God's providence. (I cannot help imagining how vividly Mordecai must have recognized his own unique involvement in the unfolding of God's scenario, very much what other giants like Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Daniel and Jonah (!) must have felt during and amidst their exploits--not omitting Jesus' well-chronicled self-awareness.) Indeed, he recognizes Esther's unique position and strongly urges her cooperation with God's plan, regardless of personal consequence.
Through Esther: She realizes her crown and personal advantages confer no power except what God prompts through the king. Yet, she conforms to Mordecai's vision and sacrifices her personal safety. She calls out Haman's evil. Her story was already extraordinary enough just in her meteoric rise to royalty, but God had a still-bigger plan, one for all time.
Through the Spirit: God is never mentioned, but He pervades every line. Now that He pervades my life, what story is He fashioning through my relations with the government, relatives, spouse, coworkers, neighbors, community and enemies?
Thank you very much Dan; a good reminder indeed.
Loved what you wrote here, that you remind us how God, thru the Holy Spirit works in our lives, if we will give Him room to do so.
This courage and faith is inspiring!!
Amen. Inspired commentary!