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His wife, his queen, yet in the agony of the request which she is about to present to him, she approached him in abject humility. Casting herself before him was not a vain show intended to impress or move him with pity. From the depths of her heart, she was greatly burdened with the plight of her people. She approached him boldly, but with great meekness. She established a beautiful example for all who would seek the face of the Lord. She was presenting the needs of the people, it was her hearts cry that they be delivered from the calamity they faced. Paul in his ministry not only supported himself in his ministry but in prayer, travailed in prayer and Spirit for the salvation of souls. 1 Thess. 2:9 Earnest, intense prayer at the feet of Jesus has tremendous results.
Esther wept. These were not false, or crocodile tears, but an expression of the powerful emotions stirring in her soul and spirit. The future of the lives of her people were totally dependent upon her. If they were not freed from the evil of Haman, how could she every enjoy life knowing that she could have made a difference. The true intercessor will weep many tears over the lost of this world. Jesus on beholding Jerusalem wept for he knew the acts that its inhabitants would perform and its ultimate judgment. Luke 19:41.
Esther strongly petitioned, implored king Ahasuerus to show mercy to her people, the Jews. Her request was concise and to the point. There was a great need to right a terrific injustice which was about to be committed in the kingdom and she was there as an advocate to alter the previous decision. Her appeal was unselfish, for others and from the depths of a very tender heart. Sincere, earnest prayer for the lost will often produce personal results. He Lord will responsed to a pray, not yet prayed, one which was only a thought. Yet, the Lord knowing the burden and concern for the spiritual needy and the prayers prayed for them will grant the desire of the heart. Ps. 37:4.