Esther 2:23
New International Version

When the report was investigated and found to be true, the two officials were impaled on poles. All this was recorded in the book of the annals in the presence of the king.

For Mediation
He sat at the king’s gate and guided his cousin to prominence in the royal hierarchy. Esther, the adopted cousin of Mordecai, did well by her beauty and poise, with a mighty dose of grace to become the Queen by the side of King Xerxes.

Mordecai received a favored position in the royal court, and he heard something that proved to be the key to a higher elevation in the Persian Empire – an assassination plot of Xerxes by two officers of the emperor. His report proved credible after investigations, and the two would-be assassins received the just sentences – impalement. The man saved the life of Xerxes, and what did he receive for his report – just a report in the annals of the king (Esther 2:23)? 

That was all. There was no handshake or ceremony of honor for Mordecai.

I know it would have disappointed you if not angered you. Many have said terrible things and vowed revenge based on bitterness, leading to their destruction. Mordecai did not do that. He settled back into his work and continued to serve faithfully. What a priceless attitude for the believer!

 Paul has something to say about this godly attitude.

 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15: 58).

The Almighty God has every tool imaginable in His providence to redress his favored ones. If it takes making the king of Persia sleepless to bring about the reward of your labor, God will do it. That is what He did for Mordecai (Esther 6:1-11).

People may have overlooked you for a position or disregarded your excellent work, and you are steaming. Take heart. God, who rewards faithfulness, is on His throne. He comes through in unexpected ways when you’ve forgotten everything.

In the meantime, do an honest personal appraisal of your character and lifestyle for transformation where necessary.