Esther 10

Esther 10:1

V. THE EXALTATION OF MORDECAI (Chap. 10)10:1, 2 The Book of Esther closes with the exaltation of Mordecai. His advancements were recorded alongside the accomplishments of Ahasuerus . . . in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia. Armerding closes his book on Esther with these words: The fact that we have no record of his death is quite remarkable, because the history of most men concludes with some sort of obituary. Not so with Mordecai. Thus the impression is left in our minds of one who lives on and on. “He that doeth the will of God abideth forever” (I Joh_2:17). 10:3 Mordecai sought the good of his people. Spurgeon applies his ministry to Christians: Mordecai was a true patriot, and therefore, being exalted to the highest position under Ahasuerus, he used his eminence to promote the prosperity of Israel. In this he was a type of Jesus, who, upon His throne of glory, seeks not His own, but spends His power for His people. It were well if every Christian would be a Mordecai to the church, striving according to his ability for its prosperity. Some are placed in stations of affluence and influence, let them honour their Lord in the high places of the earth, and testify for Jesus before great men. Others have what is far better, namely, close fellowship with the King of kings, let them be sure to plead daily for the weak of the Lord’s people, the doubting, the tempted, and the comfortless.