Esther 10
3 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.

Who doesn’t want to be held in high esteem? Every person has a desire to be honored. It’s heart check time! When I read this passage in Esther, I immediately asked myself - “Who’s good or welfare am I working for?” Do I speak up to be noticed? Do I work hard to be applauded and affirmed? Bummers - the answer is yes!

Great leaders - Growing people will ask questions like these of themselves and those who are honest to the core, can serve God with high esteem and favor.

I think people can smell the odors of self serving leadership - whether I serve and work hard for my well being or the people’s. Whether I speak up on behalf of others or to be noticed and affirmed. If I can “smell the odor” on others - I know others can “smell it” on me.

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