1-12-06 Esther 6:8

Esther 6:8 (KJ21)
let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head.

Esther 6:8 (NAS)
let them bring a royal robe which the king has worn, and the horse on which the king has ridden, and on whose head a royal crown has been placed;

Esther 6:8 (NIVUS)
have them bring a royal robe the king has worn and a horse the king has ridden, one with a royal crest placed on its head.

Esther 6:8 (NLT)
he should bring out one of the king’s own royal robes, as well as the king’s own horse with a royal emblem on its head.

In the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Esther, there was a godly man named Mordecai. Mordecai had proved to be faithful to the king and the king took notice. He decided to honor Mordecai. What a blessing it was for Mordecai to be honored by his king.

Likewise, your king has taken notice of your faithful service and desires to honor you. The first thing that He wants to do is to clothe you in royal apparel. He has already given you dominion and authority to rule through Jesus Christ. He has lifted you and set you on a throne in His kingdom. You, therefore, should dress the part; you need to always be wrapped in the kingly robe of righteousness.

Next, the Lord has chosen you for His service and placed you in His "cavalry." He dispatches you throughout His kingdom to act as a spokesman and to declare His decrees. As you ride forth, others see the power and authority that your King has granted to you.

Finally, He sets the crown and diadem of His Empire on your head. All can see the rank that you hold; it shows that you are a captain, a chief, and a ruler. It reveals that you are a son, who has been ordained to act in behalf of the King. With His crown encircling your head, you are always conscious of the Lord's thoughts and it helps you to set your mind in agreement with Him.

A robe of righteousness to cover the nakedness that sin brings, a kingly crown to keep your mind stayed on Adonai, and the king's horse that allows you to travel with God's grace and energy--all of these are how your King has chosen to honor and bless you!