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The King, and that's where we pick up in verse 22.

This came to the knowledge of Mordecai, and he told it to Queen Esther, and Esther told

the King in the name of Mordecai.

And this saves the King's life, and as we will keep reading in Esther, this was a significant

moment that will come back later when the King decides to exalt Mordecai.

So I want to lead us to pray according to this verse, and light of what we pray according

to Esther 1.

So in Esther 1 we talked about how God is orchestrating all kinds of things in the world, everything

in the world, ultimately, for his purpose.

Here in Esther chapter 2, we're reminded that yes, God is doing that, and God is calling

each of us to play a part in that purpose.

So Mordecai was in the right place at the right time to hear this news, and he was faithful

to tell it to Esther, who was then faithful to tell it to the King in the name of Mordecai.

And when I read that, I just think, God, in my life today, I want to do everything that

you call me to do, that your spirit leads me to do, to look at my life today and think,

nothing's by accident, like everything by appointment, that you are leading, that you

are guiding at every moment, so help me to walk instead of your spirit at all times,

and to encourage you to look at your day the same way.

And God is working in so many different ways in you and through you today, that you may

not realize.

So can we just pray, God, to help us to be faithful, help us to hear your spirit at work

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