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Morning and Evening

November 28, Evening

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"Seeking the wealth of his people." — Esther 10:3 · KJV

Mordecai was a true patriot, and so, being exalted to the highest position under Ahasuerus, he used his eminence to promote the prosperity of Israel. In this he was a type of Jesus, who, on His throne of glory, seeks not His own, but spends His power for His people. It would be well if every Christian would be a Mordecai to the church, striving according to his ability for its prosperity. Some are placed in stations of wealth and influence; let them honor their Lord in the high places of the earth, and testify for Jesus before great men. Others have what is far better — close fellowship with the King of kings; let them be sure to plead daily for the weak of the Lord's people, the doubting, the tempted, and the comfortless. It will be to their honor if they make much intercession for those who are in darkness and dare not draw near to the mercy seat. Instructed believers may serve their Master greatly if they lay out their talents for the general good, and share their wealth of heavenly learning with others, teaching them the things of God. The very least in our Israel may at least seek the welfare of his people; and his desire, if he can give no more, shall be acceptable. It is at once the most Christlike and the most happy course for a believer to cease living to himself. He who blesses others cannot fail to be blessed himself. On the other hand, to seek our own personal greatness is a wicked and unhappy plan of life; its way will be grievous, and its end fatal. Here is the place to ask you, my friend: are you, to the best of your power, seeking the welfare of the church in your neighborhood? I trust you are not doing it mischief by bitterness and scandal, nor weakening it by your neglect. Friend, unite with the Lord's poor, bear their cross, do them all the good you can, and you shall not miss your reward.