The story of Esther is one of the most well-known and beloved narratives in the Bible. It tells the tale of a young Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia and, with the help of God, saves her people from destruction. Throughout the story, we see God's mercy and grace extended towards Esther, even in the most trying of circumstances. One of the key moments of God's mercy towards Esther is when she is chosen to become queen. As an orphaned Jewish girl living in exile, Esther had little hope of…