Esther: A Woman of Strong Character

There is so much we can learn from the life of Esther. She was a young woman of strong character. Notice in Esther 1:15 it states that Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her. Can that be said of us? Do we find favor in the sight of those whom we come in contact with?
 
Esther had a quality about her that went beyond beauty which showed kindness, graciousness, humility and love. She had a wisdom about her that demonstrated she was trustworthy, dependable, faithful and loyal.  Inner beauty speaks so much louder than outer beauty. A person can be the most beautiful looking person in the world, but if their mouth is full of unkindness, lies and deceit then no one wants to be near them.  Proverbs 31:30 'Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.'   The principles we learn from Esther are not just for women but for both men and women. As Christians our inner beauty should be what separates us from the rest of the world, that Christ's light should be the highlight that people are drawn to.