Esther is chosen to be the queen (Esther 2: 8, 17, 20)

So it came about when the command and decree of the king were heard and many young ladies were gathered to the citadel of Susa into the custody of Hegai, that Esther was taken to the king's palace into the custody of Hegai, who was in charge of the women. The king loved Esther more than all the women, and she found favor and kindness with him more than all the other virgins, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. Esther had not yet made known her kindred or her people, even as Mordecai her uncle had commanded her; for Esther did what Mordecai told her as she had done when under his care.

In the midst of this powerful nation dwell members of a lowly and oppressed people - Jews deported from their land and now living scattered across the empire. Among them is a young girl of no property or prospects - Esther, an orphan, brought up by her uncle Mordecai. In her simplicity she has the beauty. The helplessness of the Jews contrasts sharply with the might of the empire. Given the resources each has, any conflict between the two would spell ruin of the Jews. Yet the Jews in their humility have the quality which can win people over. The king is very taken by Esther, who asks nothing of him, and soon she is made his queen.

Daily Prayer: Father, it is true that you demonstrate your strength through fragile vessels. The beginning of the story is surely not the end. Use me also Father for your glory and to accomplish your plans. In your holy name I pray Amen.