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The three day and three night fast is of true significance. In this case it foreshadowed the three days and three nights which Christ spent in death. Mt. 12:40 Jonahís experience of death, in the great fish, was also a type of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. The foundation of the ministry of Saul of Tarsus, whose name was changed to Paul was an immediate three day and three night fast after his conversion. Acts 9:9 In these fasts they neither drank nor ate, a complete fast. Such commitment is fully sufficient to produce a manifestation of the glory of the Lord. Mordecai followed the request made by Esther. Fasting, with the right attitude and purpose, is a mighty weapon in bringing the carnal man into subjecting and empowering the spiritual man.
Esther, with great confidence, having dedicated herself fully to the will of the Lord, and knowing that there were scores who had joined her in prayer and fasting, entered the kings court. She had clothed herself with the finest of her royal garments. Most certainly something that Ahasuerus had given her and complemented her on her appearance. She had to look her best, this was that moment where she stood between life and death for herself and her people. She did not brashly enter immediately into the presence of the king. Following the dignity of her person and the office which she held, she situated herself, within the gate, where the king could see her. Est. 5:1.
The king on seeing her instantly beckoned for her to come into his presence. She had obtained favor of the king. More importantly she had received the grace of the Lord, who, in response to the fasting and prayer of Esther and the people had full control of the heart of the king. How could he possibly have done other than accept her presence. The beauty of the Lord upon her plus her natural beauty would have made her most acceptable to him. If the Lord is for us, who can be against us. Est. 5:2.