Hebrews 11:1 tells us what faith is:“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Faith is mentioned throughout God’s Word:

• Ephesians 2:8

• Hebrews 11:3

• Matthew 21:21

• Galatians 2:16

• James 1:3

These are just a few references. We often talk about faithful believers like Abraham, Enoch, Sarah, Isaac, and so many more. I’m sure you’re already naming some in your head now.

Don’t we all long to be faithful?

Matthew 17:20 says:

“For truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”

Recently, I found myself reflecting on Queen Esther. Most of us know the famous line from Esther 4:14:

“And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

But before that comes another statement from Mordecai that deeply impacted me:

“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place…”

The first time I truly noticed that sentence, I remember thinking:

I want faith like Mordecai.

If you don’t know the story, I encourage you to read the book of Esther. Clearly Esther is the star of this book, as the book is named after her, and she is certainly a remarkable woman. Fun fact: the name Esther is derived from the Persian word for “star,” while her Hebrew name was Hadassah.

Here is a brief synopsis:

Esther was raised by her cousin Mordecai after her parents died. Mordecai was a faithful Jew who served in the king’s court. One day, he overheard a plot to assassinate the king. He informed Esther, who then warned the king in Mordecai’s name. The plot was stopped, and Mordecai’s loyalty was recorded in the king’s chronicles. Later, a man named Haman was promoted within the kingdom. Part of honoring Haman meant bowing before him. But Mordecai refused.

Why? Because Mordecai served one God. Haman became furious and devised a plan to destroy all the Jewish people.

What stands out to me is Mordecai’s steadfastness. Scripture shows us that he did not argue or create a scene. He simply refused to bow. There is something powerful about quiet obedience. About unwavering conviction. About remaining faithful even when pressure surrounds you.

And it makes me ask myself:

What do I bow to? What feels easier to surrender to than obedience to God? Do I bow to fear? Anxiety? Approval? Comfort? My flesh? Or does my heart bow only to my Maker?

Mordecai’s refusal to bow created conflict, but his faith never wavered. When he told Esther that deliverance would still come even if she stayed silent, he revealed something profound:

He trusted that God would remain faithful no matter what.

With or without Esther’s participation, God would preserve His people.

That is the kind of faith I want.

Faith that believes God is still working even when circumstances look impossible. Faith that trusts God’s promises above fear.

Faith that says: “No matter what comes, God will deliver me through it.”

If faith the size of a mustard seed can move a mountain… imagine what God can do through a life fully surrendered to Him.

Keep Seeking Jesus
-MRA