October 23, 2026
Genesis 25–26 • Esther 3–5 • Psalms 1–3 • Zechariah 11–13 • Matthew 24–26 • 1 Corinthians 9–10
Seeing the Story
Sometimes when we read the Bible, it can feel like we are moving from one unrelated story to another. Abraham and Isaac seem a long way from Esther. David's psalms seem far removed from Zechariah's prophecies. And then we come to Jesus and Paul's letters.
But when we step back, we begin to see something beautiful: God has been telling one story all along.
Abraham's life comes to an end in Genesis, but God's promise does not. The covenant continues through Isaac. And that is encouraging because Isaac is not a perfect man. He struggles with fear and makes mistakes, yet God remains faithful. God's promises rest on His faithfulness, not ours.
We see that same faithful God quietly at work in Esther. God's people are in danger, and Esther suddenly finds herself in a position where she may be able to help them. She doesn't know how everything is going to turn out. She simply takes the next faithful step. And although God's name is never explicitly mentioned in Esther, His providence can be seen as circumstances begin moving toward the deliverance of His people.
That may be where some of us are today.
We know what God has promised, but we cannot see what He is doing.
And that is where the Psalms give us something wonderful to hold onto.
Psalm 1 shows us the righteous man who delights in God's Word. Psalm 2 points us toward God's Anointed King and Son. Ultimately, our eyes are being directed toward Jesus. He is the truly righteous Man and God's promised King. Our hope is not that someday we will become righteous enough for God to accept us. Our hope is that we can take refuge in Christ.
And then Zechariah takes us even closer to the cross.
He speaks of a rejected shepherd, thirty pieces of silver, one who is pierced, and a fountain opened for cleansing from sin. He also speaks of the shepherd being struck and the sheep being scattered.
Then we come to Matthew 26.
Jesus sits at the table with His disciples and speaks of His blood as the “blood of the new covenant,” poured out for the forgiveness of sins. Soon the Shepherd will be struck and His disciples will scatter. Jesus knows exactly what lies ahead, and He willingly continues toward the cross.
Do you see the thread?
The God who kept His promise after Abraham died is the God who preserved His people in Esther's day. The righteous King of the Psalms is the rejected Shepherd anticipated by Zechariah. And that Shepherd is Jesus Christ, who gives Himself to establish the new covenant and bring forgiveness to His people.
It has been one story all along.
And at the center of that story is not our ability to hold onto God, but God's faithfulness in holding onto His people.
For Today
Maybe today you are having trouble seeing what God is doing.
Maybe something isn't working out the way you hoped. Maybe you have been praying about something for a long time. Maybe circumstances have caused you to wonder whether God is really at work.
Esther couldn't see the whole picture either. David certainly couldn't. And when Jesus was arrested, His disciples couldn't imagine how anything good could come from what was happening.
Yet God was still working.
That doesn't mean every situation will turn out the way we want. It means something much better: nothing can make God unfaithful to His promises.
So perhaps you don't need to figure everything out today.
Perhaps you simply need to remember who your God is.
David puts it beautifully:
“But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head.” Psalm 3:3
The God who kept His promises through Isaac, preserved His people in Persia, sustained David in his trouble, and gave His Son for our salvation is worthy of our trust today.
Something to Think About
Where are you having the hardest time trusting God right now?
You may not be able to see what He is doing yet. But you can rest in what Scripture shows us again and again:
God is faithful, even when we cannot see the whole story.
Closing Takeaway
You may not be able to see what God is doing today, but you can trust the God who is doing it. From His covenant promises to Abraham, to His quiet providence in Esther, to the Shepherd who gave Himself for us at the cross, Scripture reminds us that God has never stopped being faithful to His people. When you cannot see the whole story, hold onto the One who does.
Prayer
Father, sometimes I have a hard time trusting You when I cannot see what You are doing. Thank You that Your faithfulness does not depend on my circumstances or even on how strong my faith feels today. Help me take refuge in Christ and rest in what You have promised. When I am afraid or discouraged, remind me that You are my shield, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head. Help me trust You with the parts of my story that I cannot yet understand. Amen.
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