Took Her as His Own

Scripture:

Esther 2:7 "When her father and mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter."

Observation:

Mordecai was the cousin of Esther. When her parents died, her cousin took her in and provided for her as he would his own daughter. Mordecai demonstrated love and concern for Esther. We don't know how old she was when this happened, but she was a homeless young lady that needed cared for. Mordecai stepped up to the plate and gave her his best. Esther became the woman who is probably the most revered woman in the Bible because someone cared enough to step in and adopt her.

Application:

When we step out to provide care for the broken and hurting, we never know who we are ministering to. As in this story, we may be taking care of the future queen. When we care for others, especially those with needs, we should treat them as royalty. We should take them in as our own and treat them as we would want to be treated. Mordecai invested in a young struggling life and a nation was saved because of it.

Prayer:

Father, help me to treat people as royalty before they get there. Help me to do everything possible to heal the broken and hurting around me. Teach me to reach out and show love to those who have nobody else. You are a father to the fatherless. I want to be like You.

Jeff