The Lord brought Esther and Mordecai to the Persian kingdom for such a time as this; to save the Jewish people from annihilation.
You can feel the anguish and the compassion Esther has regarding the decree and the Jewish people as she speaks again to the king in Esther 8:3-6. This time scripture says she fell at his feet and implored him with tears, she is begging the king to save the Jewish people from annihilation.
My friend, we have seen how God has worked behind the scenes to place Esther and Mordecai in a position to be able to save the Jewish people. In Esther 8:1-2 we see that not only was Mordecai promoted by the King to take Haman’s placed, but Esther also appoints him to be the steward or manager over Haman’s vast estate.
We still have one problem, once a decree was signed by the king; it was law never to be revoked. In light of this fact and despite the tenderness of the king’s heart toward Esther, he could not revoked the decree. How was he going to respond to his dear wife’s broken heart and to her fearful request for mercy upon her people? We will look at the king’s response to Esther in verses 7-8 in our next post. Until then, continually seek God’s plan in your life as he directs your path.