Esther 2:20 (NASBStr)
Esther had not yet made known her kindred or her people, even as Mordecai had commanded her; for Esther did what Mordecai told her as she had done when under his care.
Honor and position should never change our inward character!! Esther was chosen to be the queen by King Ahasuerus. It is said in this passage she "found favor" (found grace) in the eyes of all those who knew her. She was a women of character because of what her cousin, Mordecai, who was raising her as his own daughter, had taught her. Now that she was crowned Queen she had power and position. She could have become something different. She could have told Mordecai that he was not her father and that, now as Queen, she could do what she wanted. But, Esther was a person of character despite being a big shot. That is unusual. In our society today people get drunk on power and tend to want to cast off their former training and forget how they got where they are today. The start to rely on the money and their attainments, losing sight of their faith in God and what He has done for them. God brings us into these situations for His glory and His purpose (which we will soon see in this story for Esther). We ought not become drunk on our power. Esther maintained humility and character within the walls of the palace. She remembered her training and her faith in God. She had been taught that God was in charge of her life despite circumstances and therefore a change in circumstances doesn't and can't prevent faith in God.
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