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Esther 4:6&7
"6 So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.
7 And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king's treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them."

Last week we saw God call Moses. Despite Moses’ reluctance, he obeyed and fulfilled God’s mission. Today we honor him as one who pleased God, so much that he appeared with Elijah at Jesus’ Transfiguration.

This week we turn to Esther, another unlikely deliverer of God’s people. The story takes place in Susa, the Persian capital, during the reign of King Xerxes I (5th century BC). Haman, the king’s highest official, has obtained a decree to annihilate all Jews in the empire (Esther 3:8–10). When Mordecai learns of the plot, he mourns publicly in sackcloth and ashes outside the king’s gate.

Because of court protocol, Mordecai cannot enter the palace in mourning clothes. Queen Esther, seeing his distress, sends her attendant Hathach to find out what is wrong.

In verses 6&7, Hathach meets Mordecai in the city square. Mordecai tells him the full details of Haman’s genocidal plot, and gives him a copy of the decree so Esther can read it herself.

Mordecai then urges Esther to approach the king and plead for her people, even at the risk of her own life.

This passage shows the power of stepping in for others in crisis. Mordecai, unable to act directly, uses every available means to inform and mobilize Esther. She moves from comfortable isolation to courageous action. The exchange reminds us to stay informed, respond to injustice, and advocate boldly, even when it’s risky or inconvenient.
Mordecai’s persistence and Esther’s emerging obedience model what faithful action looks like in very difficult times.
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