Bob Hoekstra :: Day By Day By Grace :: October 31st Moses Parents Acting Courageously, by Faith By faith Moses, when he was born, was hiddenthree months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraidof the kings command (Hebrews 11:23) Our present study reveals another strategic illustration of the extensive consequences of walking by faith. Fear is one of the major threats to living as God intends. Faith in God brings the courage that is needed to overcome fear. Moses parents are outstanding examples of acting courageously, by faith. Moses parents (Amram… Jochebed-Exodus 6:20) faced a dreadful dilemma. Jochebed had just given birth to Moses. Pharoah, who was fearful of the rapidly growing slave population, had previously ordered the death of all male Jewish newborns. The king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives…and he said, When you do the duties of a midwife for the Hebrew women, and see them on the birthstools, if it is a son, then you shall kill him; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live (Exodus 1:15-16). However, the midwives had faith in the Lord and spared the male babies at birth. The midwives feared God, and did notdo as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved themale children alive (Exodus 1:17). Moses parents had a similar, courageous faith in God. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hiddenthree months by his parents…and they were not afraid of the kings command Nevertheless, their baby was still in danger, since Pharoah had also commanded all the Egyptians to destroy any male babies that they might discover. Pharaoh commanded all his people, saying, Every son who is born you shall cast into the river(Exodus 1:22). When they could no longer hide Moses, Jochebed put him in a simple ark in a place where he might be rescued. When she could no longerhide him, she took an ark of bulrushes for him, daubed it with asphalt and pitch, put the child in it, and laid it in the reeds by the rivers bank (Exodus 2:3). God honored the faith of these courageous parents, allowing the Pharoahs daughter to discover Moses floating basket and to respond with mercy. And when she had opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby wept. So she had compassion on him(Exodus 2:6). Moses parents courageously risked their lives in order to do that which would be pleasing to God. Their action was based upon their faith in God. Whenever necessary, we too can act courageously, if we rely upon our great God. In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?(Psalm 56:11). Dear faithful Lord, when I am intimidated by the threats or pronouncements of others, please remind me of Your faithfulness to the parents of Moses, that I too might have courage to do that which would please You, through Christ, my Lord, Amen.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:01:19 +0000
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