In what ways can we apply Moses' parents' courage to our own lives? Setting the Scene: Hebrews 11:23 “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” Seeing Beyond the Threat • Moses’ parents evaluated the situation through God’s promises, not Pharaoh’s power. • Like them, we are called to look past immediate dangers and discern what God is doing (2 Corinthians 5:7). • Ask: “What has God already said about this?” before yielding to fear (Psalm 56:3-4). Choosing Fear of God Over Fear of Man • Hebrews 11:23 highlights that they “were not afraid of the king’s edict.” • Proverbs 29:25: “The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” • Acts 5:29: “We must obey God rather than men.” Their example urges us to place divine authority above human intimidation in matters of conviction—whether at work, school, or public policy. Quiet Acts of Defiance • Exodus 2:2 details their discreet resistance: a simple basket, a river’s edge—but heaven-shaking obedience. • Courage often looks ordinary: refusing dishonest paperwork, protecting the unborn, standing for biblical morality even when local laws or cultural norms oppose it. Intentional Faith Formation in the Home • Moses’ parents laid groundwork for his future calling (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). • Modern parallels: – Establish Scripture reading routines. – Teach children to discern cultural lies. – Model prayerful decision-making. • 2 Timothy 1:5 shows generational faith transfer; courage begins at the dinner table. Sacrificial Love in Action • Hiding Moses risked their lives; true love counts the cost (1 John 3:16). • Today: foster children, support persecuted believers, or financially back gospel work even when budgets tighten—each act echoes their selfless resolve. Entrusting the Future to God • After three months they released Moses into the Nile, relinquishing control while trusting God’s sovereignty (Psalm 37:5). • We steward careers, children, ministries, then release outcomes to His hands. Practical Steps for Today 1. Examine motives: replace fear-based decisions with faith-based obedience (2 Timothy 1:7). 2. Identify one area where government or culture pressures you to compromise; purpose beforehand to stand firm. 3. Begin or strengthen a daily family worship time. 4. Memorize Hebrews 11:23; let it recalibrate your reflexes toward courage. 5. Partner with others—courage grows in community (Hebrews 10:24-25). |
    |