Special Verse :1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, “Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
Esther 8:7-8 is the result of a selfless decision by Mordecai and Queen Esther to put their lives on the line for the deliverance of God's people. One thing we must know is that God will always promote those who make his purpose a priority.
Matthew 6:33 tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all the things the world is running after will be added to us. The outcome of their step of faith was beyond what they ever imagined. This was never part of their original agenda. Doing the will of God is always the best route to take.
We can either decide to succeed by our own strength or follow God's purpose and receive his promotion. Consider that prior to this time Esther rarely went into the king's presence, their relationship had cooled off. Deciding to do God's will not only healed her marriage but also put her in a place of authority rare for queens in those days.
Mordecai also became the second in command in the kingdom. Today God is calling the church back to prayer, fellowship and obedience. What is the Holy Spirit prompting you to do? Obey, it will be worth the price.