"So it was, when the king's command and decree were heard, and when many young women were gathered at Shushan the citadel, under the custody of Hegai, that Esther also was taken to the king's palace into the care of Hegai, the custodian of the women. Now the young woman pleased him, and she obtained his favor."
Esther 2:8-9a
There was something about Esther that set her apart from the rest of the young women. Like Daniel who found favor with his caretaker (Daniel 1:9), Hegai was drawn to Esther above the others. Perhaps it was a gentle and quiet spirit. Perhaps it was a servant's heart. Perhaps it was a concern for others. Perhaps it was a calmness and poise that set her above the others. She reminds me of my daughter, Cheryl, whose beautiful spirit attracts people. Whatever it was, she was different. I want that kind of spirit that is attractive to people. My natural flesh is abrasive. But my desire is to "Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me."
Today's Thought: Inward beauty will cause a person to find favor with other people.
Have a "favorable" day. Love you.
Esther 2:8-9a
There was something about Esther that set her apart from the rest of the young women. Like Daniel who found favor with his caretaker (Daniel 1:9), Hegai was drawn to Esther above the others. Perhaps it was a gentle and quiet spirit. Perhaps it was a servant's heart. Perhaps it was a concern for others. Perhaps it was a calmness and poise that set her above the others. She reminds me of my daughter, Cheryl, whose beautiful spirit attracts people. Whatever it was, she was different. I want that kind of spirit that is attractive to people. My natural flesh is abrasive. But my desire is to "Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me."
Today's Thought: Inward beauty will cause a person to find favor with other people.
Have a "favorable" day. Love you.
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