Esther 10
In the New International Version of the Bible, the tenth chapter of Esther bears this heading: The Greatness of Mordecai. With such a title, it’s surprising that the chapter is so short. Just three verses! But the third verse is of particular interest: "Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews." (vs 3)
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In this way, Mordecai is a perfect example of God. True greatness doesn’t come from having it bestowed upon you (as in the case of Haman, who was only honored by others because of the king’s decree). True greatness comes from service. Mordecai was great because he was a servant to his people, and he cared about others.
God is great for the same reason. It’s not His all-powerfulness that makes Him great. It’s His servanthood. He is great not because He rules over everything but because He serves everyone. That’s why, when the disciples were arguing over who was to be the greatest in the kingdom of God, Jesus showed them how to be great. He knelt down and washed their feet, doing the job of the most humble servant.
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God’s greatness is in direct proportion to His servanthood. The more He serves, the greater He becomes.
How great are you?