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Hebrews 11:23, It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months.  They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were afraid of what the king might do. (NLT)

 

Exodus 1:22, Then Pharaoh gave this order to all his people: “Throw all the newborn Israelite boys into the Nile River.  But you may spare the baby girls.” (NLT).  The Hebrew population was increasing to great numbers and the Pharaoh of Egypt no longer remembered or even knew who Joseph was.  His fear was that the Hebrews would revolt and take over the country.  To prevent this, he decided to do several things.  He worked the people to the point of exhaustion and he commanded the midwives to kill all the male babies when they were born.

 

The account of Moses is found in Exodus.  When he was born, his parents saw that he was “favored” or an “unusual child”.   The midwives feared God more than Pharoah and were not killing male babies saying the Hebrew women were giving birth before they could get there to help deliver.  God spared many deaths this way – including Moses.  His parents hid him for three months before they built a basket (an ark) and sent him down the Nile River to be found by the daughter of Pharoah.  Think this through and understand the act of faith that occurred here.

 

The concern for a child should be every parent’s concern.  Moses’ parents saw that he was favored or special and sought to protect him.  No doubt their own safety was a concern but never considered it when protecting their child.  Their faith was greater than their fear.  Pharoah’s command was evil and they were willing to do all that was necessary to preserve Moses’ life.  Did they know what God’s purpose for their baby boy was? No, not specifically; but they sensed God had a plan for him!  They did not know that God would use him to lead His people out of Egypt to the Promised Land.  They only knew that he was “an unusual child” and they were to protect him. That is why the parents of Moses are in the Hall of Fame of Faith!  There is something special about Godly parents (and grandparents) who pray for their children (and grandchildren)!

 

There is great courage and boldness when one is walking in faith.  As we move closer and closer to the end of days, you and I might need to be reminded of the faith of Moses’ parents; actually, I would include all in the Hall of Fame of Faith.  That is not a statement to cause you to fear – it is to encourage you to stand in your faith and know God has all things under His control!  I have written many times that He knows everything about your circumstances and situation as well as everything happening in the world round us.  He wants us to stand in your faith and believe in Him. He is faithful!

 

From now on DJSB will be used to note information or quotes from the David Jeremiah Study Bible and LSSB will refer to information and quotes from the Life in the Spirit Study Bible.