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The ministry of Esther before the Lord was that of a go-between, an advocate, an intercessor. She and Mordecai were now safe and standing highly in the good graces of the king. Their deliverance from certain death was not sufficient for Esther. She felt a responsibility and had a burden and vision for the whole nation of Israel. The kings edict, instigated by Hamanís hatred of Mordecai and the Jews had not yet been reversed. They were still under the sentence of death. What an intense moment of time this was. How desperately the nation needed an intercessor to deliver them from the judgment which had been passed upon them. There was but one who was in the right position to bring about their deliverance, and that was Esther.
In fulfilling her calling and ministry she once again approached the king without having had a summons from him. Throwing herself down at his feet and depending entirely upon him for mercy and acceptance, she began to weep seeking his indulgence and audience. She presented her petition for the reversal of the former edict manipulated by the late wicked man, Haman. Est. 8:3 The golden scepter was again extended to her by the king. Her actions contained a great measure of danger, but moving in the will of the Lord and for His purpose, she could not have been refused. Est. 8:4 Being in His will and loving Him, all things work together for good. Rom. 8:28.
With perfect decorum and knowing the proper manner with which to address the king she presented her petition. Her approach was not a demand but was dependent upon the inclination of the king. ìIf the king so desire.î ìIf I have found favor.î She placed herself in the very center of the situation as a possible sacrifice. One who could lose everything. ìIf is seems proper.î The right thing to do.
ìIf I meet with the kings approval.î If I am attractive to you. All her statements were very personal, and placed her a position as one who was willing to give up all, in order to gain freedom for others. In all of her words she was politically correct in addressing a king. Est. 8:4.