#soap # Esther 08 ## Title: Things Change ## Scripture: (Esther 8:15) “Now Mordecai went out from the king’s presence in blue and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.” (NET) ## Observation: Think about the beginning of this book. Mordecai was just another person in the city of Susa. Now, he is leaving the king’s presence wearing royal robes. If there is one thing certain about time, it keeps marching on. Another thing that is certain is time changes things. The question is, what will change? We will change over time. Will we be like Mordecai and do the right things over and over? If so, we will change. True, we may not end up with the recognition we would like. But we will change for the better. ## Application: Do the right thing over time and watch what happens. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being with us for the long run.