My God and My Country

The Book of Esther

Chapter 2:15, 17

15 Now when the course of Esther the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai (which had taken her as his own daughter) came, that she should go in to the king, she desired nothing, but what Hege the king’s eunuch the keeper of the women aid: and Esther found favor in the sight of all them that looked upon her

17 And the King loved Esther above all the women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins: so that he set the crown of the kingdom upon her head, and made her Queen instead of Vashti.

Brethren:

We read in verse fifteen of how she found favour in all that looked upon her. Not because of her beauty as she was already beautiful, but more for her modesty, and humbleness of spirit. The inward beauty, outshines the outward beauty. If one might be so bold as to conjecture, she no doubt was very wise as well.

“Esther’s humble wisdom was shown in the way that she allowed the custodian of the women to assist her preparations. This was because of both Esther’s godliness and beauty. Beauty often gains people favor with others. This is a fact that Christians must accept, wisely teaching their children what really matters, and refusing to rely too much on beauty for our judgment of people. Because of the great favor that she obtained with the king, Esther was selected to be the queen to king Ahasuerus. It wasn’t just because of luck or fortune or Esther’s good looks or sparkling personality. God had a plan, and Esther is part of it. As [is written]; 'For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge': He puts down one, and exalts another.” (Read Psalm 75:6-7)

Source – Enduring Word Bible Commentary