Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Do not think to yourself that in the king's palace you will escape any more than all the other Jews. Esther 4:13
This book is an amazing window given to us by God about several people who lived in the time of one of the greatest empires of the history of man. It does not even have God's name mentioned in it, but it has the design and fingerprints of the LORD stamped upon it. It shows that God will use the least to exalt His great name. After these momentous events that catapulted a young beautiful woman to queen from a common station, we find that there is no accidents with God. Mordecai merely responds to her that her life is important, but in comparison to the lives of God's people her new position is irrelevant. It is a reminder that God's plan will circumvent any title or glory in this world.
It is a subtle reminder that He orchestrates all times, events, and people for His glory. He builds up and tears down in justice and power. God will not share glory with His creation, but will display mercy and compassion so that man will instead look to Him for deliverance. When we try to manipulate people or events to our advantage without seeking God's presence or will in the matter, we are essentially telling God we are better off without Him. The One who holds all kingdoms in His hands cannot protect or direct our lives? No, it simply means we are afraid He does not have our interests in mind. In all things we submit and thank Him for the oversight and protection He provides for His children.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. I Peter 5:6-7
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