26/02/2026
The first reading talks about the Bible character named Esther. We all know that Esther became queen because the king admired her beauty and chose her as his queen. But her story was never just about beauty, it was about purpose.
At that time, a royal official plotted to destroy all the Jews in the empire. Esther was in the palace, but her people were in danger. God had positioned her not just to wear a crown, but to carry a calling.
Esther was afraid. She knew that approaching the king without being summoned could cost her life. She was alone. She was uncomfortable. She was stepping into something risky and uncertain. Yet she chose to trust God. She prayed and asked the Lord to save her people, even if it meant risking her own life.
And because of her faith and courage, the Jews were saved.
One thing common among God’s servants is faith. But faith does not mean the absence of fear. Moses was afraid. Abraham had doubts. Gideon felt unqualified. Even David, when he faced Goliath, must have felt fear. Faith is not the absence of fear, it is choosing to trust God despite fear.
The Bible reminds us again and again: “Do not be afraid.” It appears 365 times , one reminder for every day of the year.
Faith is not passive. Look at Esther. She fasted. She prayed. She took action even when it was uncomfortable. Faith means stepping forward even when everything is unclear.
Maybe you are listening right now and you are afraid. Maybe you are uncomfortable with what is happening in your life. Maybe you feel anxious and you do not understand why God allowed you to be in this situation.
But just like Esther, your breakthrough might be on the other side of your obedience. Your blessing might be waiting on the other side of your faith.
If God called you to it, He has already built you for it. Fear may be present, but so is God. And with faith, you will see His promises fulfilled.
- Unraveling Faith
