How does Esther 6:3 connect with Galatians 6:9 on doing good? The Forgotten Good Deed Remembered (Esther 6:3) “Then the king asked, ‘What honor and recognition has Mordecai received for this?’ ‘Nothing has been done for him,’ replied the king’s attendants.” • Mordecai’s lifesaving act had slipped through the cracks for years. • Human oversight did not erase the record in God’s economy; timing belonged to the Lord. • The midnight reading of the chronicles shows God’s providence bringing hidden good to light at the precise moment it would matter most. Encouragement to Persevere (Galatians 6:9) “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” • Paul acknowledges fatigue that can set in when good deeds seem unnoticed. • “Due time” signals God’s calendar, not ours; harvest is certain though its schedule is concealed. • The call is to steadfastness—goodness with endurance. Shared Lessons from Esther and Galatians • God sees every righteous act—even when earthly authorities miss it. • Delay is not denial; recognition and reward often come later than expected. • Faithfulness today shapes outcomes tomorrow; Mordecai’s unrewarded action later saved a nation. • Perseverance is safeguarded by trusting God’s justice rather than human applause. • Both passages reassure: good done in God’s name will never be wasted. Practical Takeaways – Keep serving quietly; the Lord’s ledger is flawless. – Resist discouragement when gratitude is absent or delayed. – Measure success by obedience, not by immediate results or compliments. – Anticipate God-timed “midnight moments” when unnoticed faithfulness suddenly bears fruit. – Encourage fellow believers who feel overlooked; remind them of Mordecai and Paul’s promise. Additional Scriptural Reinforcements • Hebrews 6:10 – “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown His name…” • Matthew 6:4 – “…your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” • 1 Corinthians 15:58 – “…your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” |
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