Day 1 · Tribute to Xerxes and Mordecai
Esther 10:1–3
1Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores. 2And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? 3For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
How does verse 3 describe Mordecai’s attitude and actions toward his countrymen while holding high authority in Persia?
Apply
In what practical way can you seek the good or speak peace to someone in your community or workplace this week?
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